NIFA BARSAT

NIFA WHEAT VARIETY
FOR RAINFED AREAS

Breeder’s Name

Mr. Abdul Jabbar Khan
Dr. Farooq-i-Azam
Dr. Akhtar Ali
Mr. Tila Muhammad

Parentage

FRET 2

Year of Release

2010

Adaptability

Rainfed areas

Grain Yield (Potential / Average)

6.0 Tons/ha

4.5 Tons/ha

Plant Height (cm)

105

Days to Heading

110

Days to Maturity

166

Disease Reaction

Yellow and leaf rust resistant

Chapati-making Quality

Good

Additional Qualities

Wide planting window         
Drought tolerant
White, hard and bold grains
Lodging / shattering resistant
Semi dwarf with green leaves

Sowing Time

20th Oct. – 25th Nov.

Soil Conditions

All types of soils suitable for crop production in the rainfed areas

Seed Rate

100 kg/ha

Fertilizers

100 kg N + 70 kg P2 O5 / ha

Sowing Methods

Line sowing with drill is recommended

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