Barley Flashcards
When was barley domesticated?
Around the same time as wheat
What regions are believed to be the origin of barley?
Egypt, Ethiopia, the Near East, or Tibet
Before what year was barley grown in the Middle East?
10,000 BC
In which regions did barley cultivation later occur?
China and India
During which period was barley grown in the Korean Peninsula?
1500-850 BC
When did six-row barley exist?
After 6000 BC
What were the main components of the Egyptian diet from 3200-30 BC?
Barley bread and beer
To which family does barley belong?
Poaceae
What is the genus of barley?
Hordeum
What are the two species of barley mentioned?
- vulgare (six-row barley)
- distichon (two-row barley)
What does biological nomenclature refer to?
The system used to give microbes, plants, and animals names for classification
How is the genus and species written in biological nomenclature?
Genus is capitalized and species is in lower case, both in italics or underlined
What percentage of the global grain crop does barley represent?
Around 5%
What is the primary use of barley?
Animal feed
Which region is the biggest producer of barley?
The EU
For how long has Europe been growing barley according to archaeological records?
At least 8000 years
What type of conditions does barley thrive in?
Cool, moderately dry conditions
Is barley drought resistant?
Yes, but requires water at specific growth stages
What are the specific growth stages during which barley requires water?
Especially during spike filling
True or False: Barley is only used for beer production.
False
Fill in the blank: Barley belongs to the grass family known as _______.
Poaceae
