Improved Prediction of Malt Fermentability by Measurement of the Diastatic Power Enzymes β-Amylase, α-Amylase, and Limit Dextrinase: II. Impact of Barley Genetics, Growing Environment, and Gibberellin on Levels of α-Amylase and Limit Dextrinase in Malt

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