Abstract:Distribution and redistribution of the assimilates of swo winter barley varieties with 2-rowear(A) 3nd 6- row ear(B)type were studied by 14C-tracer technique.The results indicat-ed that the contribution of assimilates to grain yield at tillering,elongation , heading and filling stage were 13.5%(A) and 13.4%(B),15.7%(A) and 16.5%(B),40.8%(A)and 4.7%(B) and 25.5%(A)and 28.9%(B),respectively.The yield was mainly determined by photosynthesis taking place ln heading stage.14C-assimilate distribution rate in organs was positively correlated with numbers and weight of organs.Distributed assimilate amount was determined by;14C-assimilate distribution rate and the net photosynthetic amount of bar-ley plant.Photosynthetic efficiency in the 6-row ear barley variety was higher than that in he 2-row ear one. Barley root might become temporary sink during stem rapid growth.A little assimilate in root was transfered to main shoot before filling stage。