maksekäitumisest
Maksekäitumisest refers to the behavior of rye that sheds its pericarp (the outer layer of the seed) when mature. This process is natural and allows the grain to dry properly, facilitating harvesting and storage. Rye is one of the few cereals that exhibits this trait.
The pericarp is shed due to a process called dehiscence, which is triggered by a change in
Maksekäitumisest can have both positive and negative effects on rye cultivation. On one hand, it allows for
Varieties of rye that exhibit high maksekäitumisest are often preferred by farmers and brewers, as they tend