Barley intended for the production of malt is evaluated on the basis of germinative energy.
Two analyses are carried out on 100 kernels each, in 4 ml and 8 ml of water.
Barley intended for the production of malt is evaluated on the basis of germinative capacity.
This method is used to determine the percentage of germination that will occur under normal malting conditions. The germination index provides a good indication of the germination capacity of a barley lot which is no longer dormant [1−3].
The method is based on the BRF/4 ml test with 4 × 100 kernels.