Barley (Hordeum vulgare), a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. It was one of the first cultivated grains, particularly in Eurasia as early as 10,000 years ago.[2] Globally 70% of barley production is used as animal fodder,[3] while 30% as a source of fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various f