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Abstract
Clipper barley was subjected to three different levels of 60Co irradiation to determine its effect on fungal counts and barley and malt quality. Resistance to irradiation differed among the various fungi tested. This resulted in a rapid increase in numbers during the malting process in some of the more resistant strains. Malt quality parameters were sensitive to 60Co irradiation. A lowering of extract levels, total soluble nitrogen, free amino nitrogen, and α and β-amylase levels and an increase in color and viscosity were observed with increasing doses of radiation.