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Barley Chemistry and Technology

Edited by A. W. MacGregor and R. S. Bhatty

This is the first book to cover all aspects of barley and its uses in malting, feed, and human food. Written by international authorities this book provides a detailed review of the chemistry of barley and how it influences food usage.


ISBN 0-913250-80-5
1993; 6" × 9" hardcover; 91 tables; 486 pages.
Item No. 50805
$159

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"It is strongly recommended for those involoved in barley processing, and as a reference text on barely for food technologists in general."
-Food Australia

 

Table of Contents

Barley: Taxonomy, Origin, Distribution, Production, Genetics, and Breeding. R.A. NILAN and S. E. ULLRICH
Introduction
Taxonomy, History, Origin, and Evolution

  • Taxonomy; History; Origin and Evolution

Adaptation, Distribution, and Production

  • Adaption; Distribution; Production

Cytology, Genetics, Cytogenetics

  • Cytology; Genetics; Cytogenetics

Breeding

  • Male-Sterile-Facilitated Recurrent Selection; Doubled-Haploid Breeding; Mutation; Breeding; Hybrid Barley; Future Directions

Formation of the Barley Grain-Morphology, Physiology, and Biochemistry. C.M. DUFFUS and M. P. COCHRANE
Introduction
Embryo Development
Carbohydrate Metabolism in the Developing Embryo
Role of Nucellar Tissue in Grain Development
Development of the Testa or Seed Coat
Pericarp Development
Pericarp Photosynthesis
The Husk
Endosperm Development

  • Starchy Endosperm; Aleurone

Nutrient Supply to the Developing Caryopsis

  • Sucrose Metabolism

Grain Catabolic Processes
Overall Changes in Chemical Composition of Grains During Development and Maturation

  • Sugars and Amino Acids; Starch, Protein, and Lipid; Mineral Elements; Composition of the Mature Grain

Environmental Effects on Grain Growth and Development
Conclusions

Carbohydrates of the Barley Grain. A. W. MacGREGOR and G. B. FINCHER

Introduction
Barley Starch

  • Amylose; Amylopectin; Starch Granules; Granule Size Distribution; Starch-Iodine; Interactions; Amylose Content of Barley Starch; Susceptibility of Starch Granules to Enzymatic Hydrolysis; Resistant Starch; Starch Gelatinization and Pasting

Cell Wall Polysaccharides

  • (1-3), (1-4)-ß-Glucans; Arabinoxylans; Cellulose; Glucomannans; (1-3)-ß-Glucans

Other Carbohydrates

Barley Seed Proteins. P. R. SHEWRY
Introduction
Classification of Barley Seed Proteins
Nonstorage Proteins

  • Albumins and Globulins; Glutelins and Residual Proteins; Amylase and Protein Z; Hordothionins; Endochitinases (Proteins C and T); Protein Syntheses Inhibitors (Protein D); Protease Inhibitors and Related Proteins; Aleurone-Specific Proteins; Miscellaneous Proteins of Known Function; Miscellaneous Proteins of Unknown Function

Storage Proteins

  • lobulin Storage Proteins; Prolamin Storage Proteins (Hordein) Seed Protein Polymorphism in Varietal Identification Fingerprinting

Summary

Barley Lipids. W. R. MORRISON
Introduction
Methods of Analysis
Lipids in the Whole Grain
Distribution of Lipids in the Caryopsis

  • Nonstarch Lipids; Starch Lipids

Composition of Lipids

  • Fatty Acids in Nonstarch Lipids; Tocopherols; Fatty Acids in Starch Lipids

Enzymes Acting on Lipids

  • Lipase ; Polar Lipid Acyl Hydrolase, Phospholipases-A and -B, and Lysophospholipase; Phospholipase-D; Lipoxygenase

Lipids in Developing Grain Changes in Lipids in Stored Grain Changes in Lipids in Germinating Barley Technological Aspects of Lipids

  • Interactions with Starch; Lipids in Brewing

Summary

Physiology and Biochemistry of Germination in Barley. G. B. FINCHER and B. A. STONE
Introduction
Hormone Action

  • Gibberellic Acid; Abscisic Acid

Aleurone Function During Germination

  • Morphological Changes; Biochemical Changes; Secretion of Enzymes; Role of Ca(2+)

Scutellar Function During Germination

  • Morphological Changes; Biochemical Changes

Mobilization of Reserves in Starchy Endosperm

  • Cell Walls; Starch; Reserve Proteins; Nucleic Acids

Structure and Regulation of Genes Encoding Hydrolytic Enzymes,

  • Gene Structure; Regulation of Gene Expression at the Transcriptional Level

Protection of the Grain Against Microbial and Insect Attack

  • Enzymes; Enzyme Inhibitors; Thionins

Potential of Genetic Engineering

  • Malt Extract; Diastase Activity

Malting Technology and Uses of Mal. C. W. BAMFORTH and A. H. P. BARCLAY
Introduction
Biochemistry and Chemistry of Malting

  • Steeping; Germination; Biochemistry of Modification; Kilning

Properties of Barley and Regard to its Maltability

  • Viability; Dormancy; Water Sensitivity

Evaluation and Selection of Barley for Malting

  • Selection for Malting Quality in Breeding; Selection of Barley for Production Malting

Malting Technology

  • Barley Drying; Types of Storage; Steeping; Germination; Kilning

Uses for Malt

  • Brewing; Distilling; Vinegar; Other Food Uses

Nonmalting Uses of Barley. R. S. BHATTY
Introduction
Food Uses of Barley
Historical
Barley Food Products

  • Pearled Barley; Barley Milling; Barley Flour; Barley Bran

Malted and Germinated Barley Food Products
Industrial (Nonmalting)Utilization of Barley
Hypocholesterolemic Effects

  • Soluble Fiber; animal and Human Feeding Experiments; Mechanisms

Feed Uses of Barley
Physical Factors
Chemical Factors

  • Protein; Lysine; Carbohydrates; Lipids; Polyphenols; Inhibitors

Barley for Poultry Feeding

  • Processing of Barley for Poultry Feed; Metabolizable Energy Content of Barley for Poultry; Barley for Laying Hens; Broiler Chicks; Mechanism of Action of ß-Glucan

Barley for Swine Feeding

  • Processing Barley for Swine Feeds; ß-Glucanase Treatment of Barley for Swine Feeds; Lysine Supplementation of Barley for Swine; Hull-less Barley for Swine Feeds

Barley for Ruminants
Conclusion and Future Directions

Potential Improvement of Barley Quality Through Genetic Engineerin. K. J. KASHA, D. E. FALK, and A. ZIAUDDIN
Introduction
Potential Areas of Improvement for Malting, Brewing, Feed, and Food Uses

  • Comparison of Traits; Genetic Control of Quality Factors

Biotechnological Approaches to Genetic Modification of Barley

  • Molecular Technology; Plant Cell Cultures

Future Considerations

Whole-Crop Utilization of Barley, Including Potential New Uses. P. B. PETERSEN and L. MUNCH
Introduction
Barley as an Industrial Raw Material
Inventories to Ascertain the Potential Use of Barley and Other Cereals
Dry and Wet Milling of Barley for Starch
Utilization of Starch
Utilization of Cereal Straw

  • Chemical Composition; Botanical Components; Chemical Composition of Leaves and Internodes; Straw Milling and Fractionation; Uses of Mechanically Processed Fractions from Straw; Use of Straw Meal (Leaves) as Fodder; Use of Straw Meal for Energy

Realizing the Industrial Potential of Starch and Celllulose from Cereal Plants
Economic Considerations of the Use of Starch and Cellulose
Conclusion

Index

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