Wheat (DBW187)

Wheat

Wheat is a versatile crop: Wheat is used in a wide variety of products, including bread, pasta, cereals, cakes, cookies, and even beer.

Wheat is a good source of nutrients: Wheat is a good source of carbohydrates, fibre, protein, and essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins.

There are different types of wheat: There are several types of wheat, including hard red winter wheat, soft red winter wheat, hard white wheat, and durum wheat, each with its own unique characteristics and uses.

Wheat is grown globally: Wheat is grown in many parts of the world, with the top producers being China, India, Russia, the United States, and France.

Wheat is a water-intensive crop: Wheat requires significant amounts of water to grow, making it a water-intensive crop.

  • Crop maturation period is around 120 days (110-140)
  • DBW 187 is known for its high yield potential, particularly under early sown irrigated conditions.
  • During testing, the average yield of DBW 187 was recorded to be 61.28 qha-1
  • The variety has high heat tolerance, which is crucial for regions experiencing temperature
  • fluctuations

It is recommended for the North Western Plains Zone (NWPZ) (Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Western Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir) and Northeast Plains Zone (NEPZ) (Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, and Northeastern states.)