NIFA LALMA

NIFA WHEAT VARIETY
FOR RAINFED AREAS

Breeder’s Name

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

Parentage

PASTOR/3/ALTAR 84/AEGILOPS SQUARROSA (TAUS)//OPATA

Year of Release

2013

Adaptability

Rainfed areas

Grain Yield (Potential / Average)

7.0 Tons/ha

4.5 Tons/ha

Plant Height (cm)

115

Days to Heading

110

Days to Maturity

160

Disease Reaction

Yellow and Leaf rust resistant

Chapati-making Quality

Good

Additional Qualities

Semi Dwarf
High tillering capacity
Drought tolerant
Waxy spike leaf and stem
White and medium bold grains

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-1

Sowing Methods

Line sowing with drill is recommended

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