Abstract:
A.S. 2002-a bold seeded variety developed by crossing a durum-derived line CBD 71 with bread wheat line CB316, was tested in a series of station and national yield tests during 1997 and 2002 for yield performance, rust resistance and bread/ chapatti quality. It was compared with Inqilab-91 in 35 trials and with local checks in 62 trials. It exceeded Inqilab-91 by 13.19% and MH 97 by 5.7% in station trials. In national trials (NUWYTs, 2000-01), it out-yielded Inqilab-91 by 7.3% in early and by 17.06% in late tests. Its superiority over local checks was 3.17% and 8.0%, respectively, in early and late tests during the same year. In heat tolerance trial, it exceeded Inqilab 91 by 9.9% and local check by 18%. In second year`s national testing (2002-03), the yield differences were non-significant, however. All trials counted, it had 9.8% and 4.9% yield edge over Ingilab-91 and local checks, respectively. It proved resistant to yellow and leaf rusts and had acceptable baking quality. It was approved for cultivation by Punjab Seed Council in November, 2002.
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16-22
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Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume: 19, Issue: 4, Year: 2006