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CHARACTERISTICS OF PBW-826
Yield: It is known for its high yield potential. The average grain yield is reported to be around 24.0 quintals per acre, with a potential yield reaching up to 33.6 quintals per acre (84.0 q/ha) under well-managed conditions. It has been shown to out-yield other popular varieties like HD 3086, HD 2967, and DBW 187.
Maturity: The variety has a maturity period of approximately 148 days. This makes it an early-maturing option compared to some other recent varieties.
Plant Height: PBW 826 is a semi-dwarf variety with an average plant height of about 100 cm. This shorter stature helps to reduce the risk of lodging, which is when the crop falls over due to wind or rain.
Grain Quality: It is characterized by bold, amber, hard, and lustrous grains. It has a high hectolitre weight, which is a measure of grain density, and a higher 1000-grain weight, indicating a good grain size.
This contributes to better flour quality and quantity. The grains also have a high protein and zinc content.
Disease Resistance: A significant advantage of PBW 826 is its resistance to various diseases, particularly yellow and brown rusts. This reduces the need for frequent fungicide applications, saving costs for farmers. It also has resistance to wheat blast.
Heat Tolerance: The variety is relatively less sensitive to high-temperature stress, which is a crucial trait given the risk of heatwaves during the grain-filling stage. Its heat tolerance helps to prevent premature ripening and a reduction in grain weight.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PBW-343
Yield: The original PBW 343 was known for its high yield potential, averaging around 46-50 quintals per hectare (18-20 quintals per acre). The improved Unnat PBW 343 offers a similar high yield, with an average of 23.2 quintals per acre.
Maturity: It is a medium-to-late maturing variety. The original PBW 343 had a maturity period of approximately 126-134 days, while Unnat PBW 343 matures in about 155 days.
Plant Height: PBW 343 is a semi-dwarf variety, with an average plant height of about 80-100 cm. This shorter stature helps to prevent lodging, which is when the crop falls over.
Grain Quality: The grains are typically amber in color, hard to semi-hard in texture, and bold in size. It has good hectoliter weight, which is an indicator of grain density and flour yield.
Disease Resistance: While the original PBW 343 was susceptible to rusts, Unnat PBW 343 is specifically bred for improved resistance. It is resistant to brown rust and moderately resistant to yellow rust. It also has some tolerance to Karnal bunt and blight.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PBW-502
Yield: PBW 502 is known for its high-yielding potential under optimal conditions. The average yield is reported to be around 46-50 quintals per hectare (18-20 quintals per acre), with a potential yield that can go higher. This makes it a productive variety for farmers.
Maturity: It is a medium-to-late maturing variety, taking approximately 126-134 days to mature. Some sources indicate a slightly longer period of up to 135 days.
Plant Height: PBW 502 is a semi-dwarf or double-dwarf variety, with a plant height typically ranging from 80 to 100 cm. This shorter stature helps to reduce the risk of lodging, which can cause significant yield loss.
Grain Quality: The grains of PBW 502 are described as amber in color, semi-hard, oblong, and bold in size. They have a good hectolitre weight, which is a measure of grain density and is an important factor in milling quality. The variety is often noted for its good chapati-making quality.
Disease Resistance: PBW 502 was initially bred with resistance to certain diseases. It is known to be resistant to Karnal bunt. However, a significant drawback is its susceptibility to new races of yellow rust and brown rust. Studies show that while it was resistant in the late 1990s and early 2000s, it has since become vulnerable as new rust pathogens have emerged.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PBW-373
Yield: Under optimal conditions, PBW 373 has a good yield potential. Reported average yields are around 4.19 tonnes per hectare (41.9 quintals per hectare), with some sources mentioning potential yields as high as 55-60 quintals per hectare under ideal management. This translates to an impressive yield per acre, making it a profitable option for farmers.
Maturity: As it is a variety suited for late sowing, it has a shorter maturity period compared to timely-sown varieties. It typically matures in approximately 127-132 days.
Plant Height: PBW 373 is a semi-dwarf variety with a plant height of about 90-100 cm. Its shorter stature helps to prevent lodging, which is a common issue in high-yielding varieties.
Grain Quality: The grains are typically amber in color, semi-hard in texture, oblong in shape, and bold in size. It is known for having good chapati-making quality.
Disease Resistance: PBW 373 was initially bred with resistance to several diseases. It is noted for its resistance to stripe rust (yellow rust), leaf rust (brown rust), and Karnal bunt. However, as with many older varieties, its resistance to newer, more virulent strains of rust pathogens has diminished over time.
Protein Content: The protein content of PBW 373 grains is reported to be in the range of 11-12%.
CHARACTERISTICS OF HD-2967
Yield: HD 2967 is known for its high yield potential. The average grain yield is around 22-24 quintals per acre (51.38 q/ha), with a potential yield that can reach up to 70 quintals per hectare under optimal conditions. Its yield advantage helped it to replace older, high-yielding varieties like PBW 343.
Maturity: It has a medium maturity period, typically taking around 130-140 days from sowing to harvesting. This makes it suitable for timely sowing.
Plant Height: HD 2967 is a semi-dwarf variety, with an average plant height of about 100-101 cm. This shorter stature helps to reduce the risk of lodging, which can be a significant problem in high-yielding crops.
Grain Quality: The grains are amber in color, medium-bold, hard, and lustrous. HD 2967 is particularly valued for its excellent chapati-making quality, which is a crucial factor for a variety cultivated in a region where wheat is a staple food. It also has a good protein content (around 12.33%) and is high in iron and zinc, adding to its nutritional value.
Disease Resistance: When it was released, HD 2967 was known for its resistance to leaf rust and moderate resistance to stripe rust. However, like other popular varieties, new races of the rust pathogen have emerged over time, and its resistance has diminished. This has prompted the development of improved versions.
Improved Version: To address the issue of rust susceptibility, an improved version known as HD 3406 (Unnat HD 2967) has been developed. This new variety was bred using marker-assisted backcross breeding to incorporate multiple rust resistance genes, making it more resilient and maintaining the high-yield and quality traits of its parent.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DBW-187
Yield: DBW 187 is known for its exceptional yield potential. It has an average yield of 61.3 quintals per hectare, with a potential yield that can go as high as 96.6 quintals per hectare under optimal cultivation and management practices. It has shown a significant yield advantage over older varieties like HD 2967, which it is replacing in many areas.
Maturity: This is a medium-duration variety that matures in approximately 120-146 days. Its flowering period is around 77 days after sowing.
Plant Height: DBW 187 is a semi-dwarf variety with an average plant height of around 100 cm. This robust, medium height helps reduce the risk of lodging, ensuring the crop stands strong against wind and rain.
Grain Quality: The grains are bold, amber, hard, and lustrous. DBW 187 is particularly valued for its excellent chapati-making quality, with a score of 7.7 out of 10. It also has a high protein content (around 11.4%) and is notable for being biofortified, with a high iron content of 43.1 ppm, making it a nutritionally superior choice. The variety also has good biscuit-making properties.
Disease Resistance: One of the most significant advantages of DBW 187 is its strong resistance to prevalent wheat diseases. It is highly resistant to yellow rust and brown rust, which are major threats to wheat crops in India. It also shows a high level of resistance to wheat blast and other foliar diseases.
Heat Tolerance: DBW 187 has shown a good degree of heat tolerance, performing better than varieties like HD 3086 under warmer conditions during the grain-filling stage. This makes it a suitable option for regions facing climate challenges.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DBW-303
Yield: DBW 303 is celebrated for its exceptional yield potential. It has an impressive average yield of 81.2 quintals per hectare, and a potential yield that can reach up to 97.4 quintals per hectare under optimal management. This makes it one of the highest-yielding wheat varieties available for the region.
Maturity: It is a medium-to-late maturing variety with a duration of approximately 156 days.
Plant Height: The variety has a semi-dwarf stature, with an average plant height of about 101 cm. This robust and relatively short height helps to prevent lodging, ensuring that the heavy grain heads do not cause the plants to fall over.
Grain Quality: DBW 303 produces oblong, bold, amber-colored, and lustrous grains. It is highly valued for its good chapati-making quality, with a score of 7.9 out of 10. The grains also have a high protein content (12.1%) and good wet and dry gluten content, making them suitable for multiple end products, including bread.
Disease Resistance: One of the most significant advantages of DBW 303 is its superior disease resistance. It exhibits extremely high resistance to the most virulent and prevalent pathotypes of yellow rust, brown rust, and black rust. It also has strong resistance to wheat blast and most other foliar diseases.
Agronomic Traits: DBW 303 has a desirable plant architecture with a strong stem and a long, compact spike that carries a high number of grains. It shows good stability in yield across the recommended zone.
Product Details
Crop: | Wheat |
Variety: | All Variety |
Company: | Nandini Seeds - UP |
Packing Size: | 40 kg |
Minimum Order Quantity: | 20 MT |
Description
CHARACTERISTICS OF PBW-826
Yield: It is known for its high yield potential. The average grain yield is reported to be around 24.0 quintals per acre, with a potential yield reaching up to 33.6 quintals per acre (84.0 q/ha) under well-managed conditions. It has been shown to out-yield other popular varieties like HD 3086, HD 2967, and DBW 187.
Maturity: The variety has a maturity period of approximately 148 days. This makes it an early-maturing option compared to some other recent varieties.
Plant Height: PBW 826 is a semi-dwarf variety with an average plant height of about 100 cm. This shorter stature helps to reduce the risk of lodging, which is when the crop falls over due to wind or rain.
Grain Quality: It is characterized by bold, amber, hard, and lustrous grains. It has a high hectolitre weight, which is a measure of grain density, and a higher 1000-grain weight, indicating a good grain size.
This contributes to better flour quality and quantity. The grains also have a high protein and zinc content.
Disease Resistance: A significant advantage of PBW 826 is its resistance to various diseases, particularly yellow and brown rusts. This reduces the need for frequent fungicide applications, saving costs for farmers. It also has resistance to wheat blast.
Heat Tolerance: The variety is relatively less sensitive to high-temperature stress, which is a crucial trait given the risk of heatwaves during the grain-filling stage. Its heat tolerance helps to prevent premature ripening and a reduction in grain weight.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PBW-343
Yield: The original PBW 343 was known for its high yield potential, averaging around 46-50 quintals per hectare (18-20 quintals per acre). The improved Unnat PBW 343 offers a similar high yield, with an average of 23.2 quintals per acre.
Maturity: It is a medium-to-late maturing variety. The original PBW 343 had a maturity period of approximately 126-134 days, while Unnat PBW 343 matures in about 155 days.
Plant Height: PBW 343 is a semi-dwarf variety, with an average plant height of about 80-100 cm. This shorter stature helps to prevent lodging, which is when the crop falls over.
Grain Quality: The grains are typically amber in color, hard to semi-hard in texture, and bold in size. It has good hectoliter weight, which is an indicator of grain density and flour yield.
Disease Resistance: While the original PBW 343 was susceptible to rusts, Unnat PBW 343 is specifically bred for improved resistance. It is resistant to brown rust and moderately resistant to yellow rust. It also has some tolerance to Karnal bunt and blight.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PBW-502
Yield: PBW 502 is known for its high-yielding potential under optimal conditions. The average yield is reported to be around 46-50 quintals per hectare (18-20 quintals per acre), with a potential yield that can go higher. This makes it a productive variety for farmers.
Maturity: It is a medium-to-late maturing variety, taking approximately 126-134 days to mature. Some sources indicate a slightly longer period of up to 135 days.
Plant Height: PBW 502 is a semi-dwarf or double-dwarf variety, with a plant height typically ranging from 80 to 100 cm. This shorter stature helps to reduce the risk of lodging, which can cause significant yield loss.
Grain Quality: The grains of PBW 502 are described as amber in color, semi-hard, oblong, and bold in size. They have a good hectolitre weight, which is a measure of grain density and is an important factor in milling quality. The variety is often noted for its good chapati-making quality.
Disease Resistance: PBW 502 was initially bred with resistance to certain diseases. It is known to be resistant to Karnal bunt. However, a significant drawback is its susceptibility to new races of yellow rust and brown rust. Studies show that while it was resistant in the late 1990s and early 2000s, it has since become vulnerable as new rust pathogens have emerged.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PBW-373
Yield: Under optimal conditions, PBW 373 has a good yield potential. Reported average yields are around 4.19 tonnes per hectare (41.9 quintals per hectare), with some sources mentioning potential yields as high as 55-60 quintals per hectare under ideal management. This translates to an impressive yield per acre, making it a profitable option for farmers.
Maturity: As it is a variety suited for late sowing, it has a shorter maturity period compared to timely-sown varieties. It typically matures in approximately 127-132 days.
Plant Height: PBW 373 is a semi-dwarf variety with a plant height of about 90-100 cm. Its shorter stature helps to prevent lodging, which is a common issue in high-yielding varieties.
Grain Quality: The grains are typically amber in color, semi-hard in texture, oblong in shape, and bold in size. It is known for having good chapati-making quality.
Disease Resistance: PBW 373 was initially bred with resistance to several diseases. It is noted for its resistance to stripe rust (yellow rust), leaf rust (brown rust), and Karnal bunt. However, as with many older varieties, its resistance to newer, more virulent strains of rust pathogens has diminished over time.
Protein Content: The protein content of PBW 373 grains is reported to be in the range of 11-12%.
CHARACTERISTICS OF HD-2967
Yield: HD 2967 is known for its high yield potential. The average grain yield is around 22-24 quintals per acre (51.38 q/ha), with a potential yield that can reach up to 70 quintals per hectare under optimal conditions. Its yield advantage helped it to replace older, high-yielding varieties like PBW 343.
Maturity: It has a medium maturity period, typically taking around 130-140 days from sowing to harvesting. This makes it suitable for timely sowing.
Plant Height: HD 2967 is a semi-dwarf variety, with an average plant height of about 100-101 cm. This shorter stature helps to reduce the risk of lodging, which can be a significant problem in high-yielding crops.
Grain Quality: The grains are amber in color, medium-bold, hard, and lustrous. HD 2967 is particularly valued for its excellent chapati-making quality, which is a crucial factor for a variety cultivated in a region where wheat is a staple food. It also has a good protein content (around 12.33%) and is high in iron and zinc, adding to its nutritional value.
Disease Resistance: When it was released, HD 2967 was known for its resistance to leaf rust and moderate resistance to stripe rust. However, like other popular varieties, new races of the rust pathogen have emerged over time, and its resistance has diminished. This has prompted the development of improved versions.
Improved Version: To address the issue of rust susceptibility, an improved version known as HD 3406 (Unnat HD 2967) has been developed. This new variety was bred using marker-assisted backcross breeding to incorporate multiple rust resistance genes, making it more resilient and maintaining the high-yield and quality traits of its parent.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DBW-187
Yield: DBW 187 is known for its exceptional yield potential. It has an average yield of 61.3 quintals per hectare, with a potential yield that can go as high as 96.6 quintals per hectare under optimal cultivation and management practices. It has shown a significant yield advantage over older varieties like HD 2967, which it is replacing in many areas.
Maturity: This is a medium-duration variety that matures in approximately 120-146 days. Its flowering period is around 77 days after sowing.
Plant Height: DBW 187 is a semi-dwarf variety with an average plant height of around 100 cm. This robust, medium height helps reduce the risk of lodging, ensuring the crop stands strong against wind and rain.
Grain Quality: The grains are bold, amber, hard, and lustrous. DBW 187 is particularly valued for its excellent chapati-making quality, with a score of 7.7 out of 10. It also has a high protein content (around 11.4%) and is notable for being biofortified, with a high iron content of 43.1 ppm, making it a nutritionally superior choice. The variety also has good biscuit-making properties.
Disease Resistance: One of the most significant advantages of DBW 187 is its strong resistance to prevalent wheat diseases. It is highly resistant to yellow rust and brown rust, which are major threats to wheat crops in India. It also shows a high level of resistance to wheat blast and other foliar diseases.
Heat Tolerance: DBW 187 has shown a good degree of heat tolerance, performing better than varieties like HD 3086 under warmer conditions during the grain-filling stage. This makes it a suitable option for regions facing climate challenges.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DBW-303
Yield: DBW 303 is celebrated for its exceptional yield potential. It has an impressive average yield of 81.2 quintals per hectare, and a potential yield that can reach up to 97.4 quintals per hectare under optimal management. This makes it one of the highest-yielding wheat varieties available for the region.
Maturity: It is a medium-to-late maturing variety with a duration of approximately 156 days.
Plant Height: The variety has a semi-dwarf stature, with an average plant height of about 101 cm. This robust and relatively short height helps to prevent lodging, ensuring that the heavy grain heads do not cause the plants to fall over.
Grain Quality: DBW 303 produces oblong, bold, amber-colored, and lustrous grains. It is highly valued for its good chapati-making quality, with a score of 7.9 out of 10. The grains also have a high protein content (12.1%) and good wet and dry gluten content, making them suitable for multiple end products, including bread.
Disease Resistance: One of the most significant advantages of DBW 303 is its superior disease resistance. It exhibits extremely high resistance to the most virulent and prevalent pathotypes of yellow rust, brown rust, and black rust. It also has strong resistance to wheat blast and most other foliar diseases.
Agronomic Traits: DBW 303 has a desirable plant architecture with a strong stem and a long, compact spike that carries a high number of grains. It shows good stability in yield across the recommended zone.