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Improved genetic marker for precise and accurate EPH barley screening

Improved genetic marker for precise and accurate EPH barley screening

The improved genetic marker allows for unequivocal EPH screening
"This project serves as a successful example of industry academic collaboration supported by the International Barley Hub"
The improved genetic marker allows for unequivocal EPH screening

Researchers from the James Hutton Institute and the Scotch Whisky Research Institute (SWRI) have completed a ten-month InnovateUK funded project resulting in the development of an improved genetic marker that can be used by barley breeders to unequivocally identify potential epiheterodendrin (EPH) non-producing barley varieties at the earliest stages of the breeding process. 

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute