February 2020 issue

Volume 65, Issue 2

Plant breeders are using improved flavor in beer and whiskey as drivers for selecting new varieties of barley and corn. “Terroir,” or the concept that growing environment can impact flavor, may be a driver for brewers, distillers, and other craft producers to examine novel plant varieties or crosses in conjunction with plant breeders. See story on page 3. Cover photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife/Beth Ann Luedeker.