Posted by Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
2019-10-31 16:23:21
New Variety of Wheat HD 3226
The variety is released for commercial cultivation in North Western Plain zone comprising of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan (expect Kota and Udaipur divisions), western Uttar Pradesh (expect Jhansi division), Jammu and Kathua district and Paonta Valley of H.P and Uttrakhand(Tarai region).
The average yield: 57.5q/ha
Genetic yield potential: 79.60 q/ha
Highly resistant to Yellow, Brown, Black rust, Karnal bunt, Powdery mildew, loose smut and foot rot.
Timing of fertilizer application: 1/3 nitrogen with full dose of phosphorus and potash at the time of sowing; remaining nitrogen apply after first and second irrigation equally
Irrigation: First irrigation after 21 days after sowing and further irrigation as per need
Weed control: Total @ 40 g/ha at 27-35 days after sowing; Topic @ 400 g/ha at 27-35 days after sowing
Yield maximization: For maximizing yield the variety should be sown in second fortnight of October. Appropriate nitrogen management and use of two sprays as tank mix-Chlormequat chloride (Lihocin) @ 0.2% + tebuconazole (Folicur 430 SC) @ 0.1% of commercial product dose at First Node and Flag leaf.