Kvasny Prum. 1976; 22(8): 169-171 | DOI: 10.18832/kp1976025

Effects of the preceding crop upon the yield of spring barley and quality of malt.Peer-reviewed article

M. HLAVINKOVÁ, M. SVĚDIROHOVÁ

Effects of the preceding crop upon the yield of spring brewing and quality of malt were studied two years in succession, viz. in 1974 and 1975 to find out, what kind of crop, i.e. cereals or row crops, provide better condition for barley. Experimental malting was carried out in a micromalting plant. Statistical methods were applied to analyze experimental data, as well as their scatter, and the results confirm, that in all barley growing districts yields are higher if barley is sown after a row crop. Cereals not only reduce yields, but also have negative effects upon the quality of malt. The percentage of albumins is higher, the amount of malt extract lower. In every respect row crops as preceding ones are better than cereals.
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Keywords: spring barley, malt, preceding crop, yield

Published: August 1, 1976