High-Yielding Wheat Variety HI 8826 (Pusa Poshtik) for Peninsular India
03 February 2025, New Delhi: HI 8826 (Pusa Poshtik) is a durum wheat variety designed for timely sown, irrigated conditions in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, and Tamil Nadu. It is ideal for farmers seeking disease-resistant wheat with hard grains for better milling and storage.
Developed by ICAR-IARI RS, Indore, this variety was notified under 1056(E) on 06.03.2023. It has an average yield of 48.8 q/ha and a potential yield of 73.7 q/ha, making it one of the highest-yielding durum wheat varieties.
Special Features of HI 8826 (Pusa Poshtik):
– Resistant to leaf and stem rust, ensuring healthy crop growth.
– Hard grains, making it suitable for high-quality milling and processing.
– High yield potential, ideal for commercial wheat cultivation.
This variety is perfect for wheat farmers in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, and Tamil Nadulooking for a high-yielding and disease-resistant durum wheat variety.
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