Abstract

This collection of reviews comprehensively examines critical aspects of cereal grain quality, encompassing genetic and environmental determinants in wheat and barley, advanced breeding strategies, and post-harvest management. It highlights the impact of mycotoxins and climate change on food safety, alongside innovations in non-destructive quality assessment. Emphasis is placed on enhancing nutritional value, such as micronutrient content, and optimizing specific industrial traits like malting quality. The findings collectively underscore the necessity of integrated approaches to improve grain quality, ensure food security, and address global nutritional and processing demands.