Descriptor: Beta Glucan (BETAGLUCAN)



 
Definition:
Beta Glucan content of the kernel, expressed as percent dry weight basis.
Crop:
BARLEY
Category:
Chemical composition descriptors
Status:
Crop Germplasm Committee approved
Data Type:
Numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
7
Responsible Site:
National Small Grains Collection (NSGC)

Distribution of Values for Beta Glucan (BETAGLUCAN)

RangeNumber of Accessions
1.41 - 2.071
2.07 - 2.734
2.73 - 3.3958
3.39 - 4.05349
4.05 - 4.71652
4.71 - 5.37511
5.37 - 6.03198
6.03 - 6.6950
6.69 - 7.3523
7.35 - 8.018