Barley

Why did the barley sign change shape?

Over the course of domestication, barley grain morphology changed substantially, moving from an elongated shape to a more rounded spherical one. Additionally, wild barley has distinctive genes, alleles, and regulators with potential for resistance to abiotic or biotic stresses to cultivated barley and adaptation to climatic changes. Domesticated barley has nonshattering spikes, making it much …

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Why is barley healthy?

It is especially high in magnesium which works in our bodies to turn our food into energy and keep our muscles and nerves working normally. In addition, barley contains iron and vitamin B6 which our bodies need to keep our blood healthy. Selenium, which helps to keep the immune system working is should, is also …

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Where does barley grow?

Barley, with greater resistance to dry heat than other small grains, thrives in the near-desert areas of North Africa , where it is mainly sown in the autumn. Spring-sown crops are especially successful in the cooler, moist areas of western Europe and North America. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. …

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