PBW 872 Wheat Variety – High-Yield, Nutritious & Rust-Resistant
PBW 872 Wheat Variety – High-Yield, Nutritious & Rust-Resistant
🌾 PBW 872 Wheat Variety – High-Yield, Nutritious & Rust-Resistant
Origin & Development
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Developed by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, designed for early-sown, irrigated conditions in India’s North-Western Plains.
Key Characteristics & Agronomic Highlights
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Irrigation Suitability: Ideal for timely-sown wheat systems, delivering outstanding performance under irrigation.
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Robust Growth: Engineered for strong performance, combining efficient vegetative growth with high yield potential.
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Nutritional Superiority: Exceptional grain quality with high micronutrient levels—iron (~42 ppm) and zinc (~41 ppm)—supporting both yield and nutrition.
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Disease Protection: Strong resistance to brown rust, ensuring healthier crops and reduced fungicide needs.
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Chapati Quality: High baking and chapati-making score (~8.2/10), perfectly suited for the Indian market.
Performance & Yield
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Average Yield: Approximately 75.2 quintals per hectare (q/ha) under normal cultivation.
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Maximum Yield Potential: Up to 93.4 q/ha, when cultivated under optimal agronomic practices.
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Ideal for farmers aiming to boost both productivity and grain quality.
Unique Selling Points (USPs)
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🚀 High Yield Potential – Outperforms many standard varieties.
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🛡️ Rust-Resistant Sturdiness – Strong natural defense ensures crop security.
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Micronutrient-Rich Grains – Supports health and market value.
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Excellent End-Use Quality – Superior chapati and flour performance.
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Built for Early-Sown Additions – Enhances cropping flexibility and planning.
Farmer-Friendly Guidance
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Sowing Time: Best suited for early-rabi sowing under irrigated systems.
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Water Management: Follow standard irrigation schedules—covering tillering, booting, and grain-filling stages—for maximum yield.
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Crop Management: Balanced NPK fertilization and area-adapted agronomic practices will further optimize performance.
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Harvest Benefits: Combined trait advantages translate to reliable yields, better-quality grains, and stronger returns.
Why PBW 872 Stands Out
PBW 872 is your go-to wheat variety combining superior yield, nutritional excellence, and disease resilience. Optimized for the North-Western Plains, it delivers healthier harvests, better grain quality, and enhanced profitability—a smart, future-ready choice for modern farmers.
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