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    Which of the following variety of barley is suitable for malt?
    Question

    Which of the following variety of barley is suitable for malt?

    A.

    RD-2849

    B.

    RD-2715

    C.

    RD-2794

    D.

    RD-2907

    Correct option is A

    RD-2849 is a six-row malt barley variety developed by ICAR–Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR).
    It is specifically bred for malting purposes, used in brewing and beverage industries.
    Key Characteristics of RD-2849:
    High grain boldness and good malting quality
    Moderately resistant to yellow rust and leaf blight
    Suitable for cultivation in North-West Plains Zone (NWPZ)
    Accepted by malt-based industries for its brewing quality
    Other options:
    RD-2715 and others may be suitable for feed or food, but RD-2849 is recommended for malt as per latest varietal recommendations.
    Hence, the correct variety of barley suitable for malt production is RD-2849.

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