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2014-02-21 |

Scotland: scientists plan to genetically alter barley in a bit to boost whisky industry

Scientists are planning genetically to alter barley in a bid to boost Scotland’s whisky industry. Barley is a key ingredient in the Water of Life - but 10% of the Scottish crop is damaged by a normally benign fungus which can turn on the plant.

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2014-02-21 |

Scotland: scientists plan to genetically alter barley in a bit to boost whisky industry

Scientists are planning genetically to alter barley in a bid to boost Scotland’s whisky industry. Barley is a key ingredient in the Water of Life - but 10% of the Scottish crop is damaged by a normally benign fungus which can turn on the plant.

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