Influence of stripe disease on biochemical parameters of barley

Abstract

Stripe disease of barley caused by Drechslera graminea (Rabenh.) Shoemaker is a widely distributed disease in many barley grown parts of the world, but it has assumed more importance with the introduction of some new high yielding varieties. The present investigations were undertaken during 2007-08 and 2008-09 crop seasons with a view of elicit information on effect of disease on biochemical and physiological parameters particularly in vitro dry matter digestibility, protein content, malt extract, In vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) decreased and total protein (%) increased in barley plants having disease, while malt extract (%) was more in grains collected from healthy plants.