NIFA AWAZ 2019

NIFA WHEAT VARIETY FOR RAINFED AREAS

Breeder’s Name

Mr. Abdul Jabbar Khan
Dr. Farooq-i-Azam
Dr. Akhtar Ali
Mr. Salman Ahmad
Dr. Fazle Subhan
Dr. Babar Manzoor Atta
Dr. Muhammad Irfaq

Parentage

PSN/BOW//MILAN/3/2*BERKUT

Year of release

2019

Adaptability

Rainfed areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Grain yield (Potential / Average)

5.0 Tons/ha

3.9 Tons/ha

Plant Height (cm)

105

Days to Heading

110

Days to Maturity

165

Disease Reaction

Yellow and Leaf rust resistant

Chapati making Quality

Good

Additional Qualities

Semi dwarf with dark green leaves
Bold amber color grains
Lodging and shattering resistant
Drought tolerant

Sowing Time

25th October – 20th November

Soil Conditions

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

Seed Rate

100 kg/ha

Fertilizers

01 bag Urea and 01 bag DAP at the time of sowing depending on soil fertility

Sowing Methods

Line sowing with drill is recommended