Research of Agronomic and Quality Traits of Winter Barley Varieties (Hordeum Vulgare L.) Under Growing Conditions in the Republic of Kosovo

Abstract

The object of this paper is the research of agronomic and quality trains of winter varieties (hordeum vulgare L.) their adaptability and specific reactions towards growing conditions in the Republic of Kosovo. During three year trails on localities in Dukagjini area and area of Kosovo we researched 5 winter barley varieties. Environment has been explored together with estimation of significant parameters of grain yield, hectoliter weight, protein and starch content. Impact of year, location and variety on grain yield, hectoliter grain weight, protein and starch content has been estimated by analysis of variance. Environmental effects of planting barley cultivars in the Dukagjini area and area of Kosovo is based on a study that determines the influence of climatic factors, temperature and moisture, the quality of barley for beer production. Experiments were set according to the method of randomized blocks in three repetitions. Area of each experimental plot was 10 m2. In the laboratory at the Agricultural Institute of Kosovo, and close laboratory brewery in Peja were analyzed: the content of protein (%), weight (1000 seeds in grams), hectoliters weight (kg), humidity (%), yield (kg/ha), starch, color, aroma, impurity. Results obtained showed that parameters of achieved grain yield show that under favorable growing conditions one can expect better results of varieties Zllatko, Barun and Vanesa.