Genetic diversity in barley and its utilization in Yunnan plateau, China

Abstract

The genetic diversity of barley in Yunnan plateau of China is very rich and varied. The rich resources, sunlight, heat and water constitute the factors contributing to high yield and quality in barley. Barley is used as food, forage and also as industrial crop in Yunnan. Barley is also a good crop for rotation and for inter-planting to increase the multiple crop produce. It's genetic characters such as early maturity, high yield, resistant to abiotic stresses and wide use offer a great advantage and wide perspective for its utilization in the cropping system improvement, beer brewing and animal husbandry development in Yunnan plateau.