Abstract
Sadiq-21 is a new wheat variety (Triticum aestivum L.) with better yield and rust resistance. It has been released for general cultivation in Punjab in 2021. The variety has been developed through selection from exotic germplasm at Regional Agricultural Research Institute (RARI), Bahawalpur, Pakistan. This variety has high yield potential (>6700 kg ha-1) and is resistant to yellow, leaf and stem rust. The variety can be adapted to rainfed areas of the province due to its better tolerance against moisture stress. Thousand grain weight ranges from 38-40 g, test weight is high (75.7 kg hl-1). It is less appealing to wheat aphids and responds very well to fertilizers. The grains are amber in colour and contain good protein, starch and gluten percentage (12.9%, 53.9% and 21%, respectively). It has good chapati making quality. It has good yield potential if planted in the first two weeks of November, maintaining a seed rate of 100-120 kg ha-1 and a fertilizer dose of 150-120-60 NPK kg ha-1. It can be concluded that Sadiq-21 has high yield capability and is resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses prevaling in the region.
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