FAQ|| Wheat Research

How many varieties have been developed by PARC, and which are the varieties recommended for general cultivation?
Ans. PARC has its contribution in the development of wheat varieties viz. Saryab-92, Kohsar-95, Margalla-99 and Wafaq-01. In addition 100 wheat and barley varieties have been developed for different ecological conditions through PARC National Uniform Testing System. Following varieties are recommended for different areas of Pakistan.

Punjab:
Irrigated: Uqab-2000, Bhakhar-2002, Inquilab-91, Seher-06, Shafaq-06, Fareed-06, Manthar-03, Pasban-90
Rainfed: Wafaq-2001, GA-2002

Sindh:
Mehran-89, Imdad-05, TD-1, SKD-1, Bhittai-04, Marvi-02, Momal-02, TJ-83, Sassi-06, Khiramn-06, Sarsabz-86

NWFP:
Irrigated: Saleem-2000, Naseer-2000, Fakhar-e-Sarhad, Chaznawi-98
Rainfed: Tatara-98, Daman-98, Zam-2004, Pirsabak-2005

Balochistan:
Irrigated: Zarghoon-79, Zarlashta-99, Raskoh-05, Zamindar-80
Rainfed: Sariab-92

Which are the recommended fertilizers and their dose per acre?
Ans. Fertilizer doses for wheat crop in irrigated and rainfed areas are as under:

Irrigated Areas

Soil Fertility Status	At Planting	At First or Second Irrigation
Average Fertility soil	1.5 bags of DAP + 0.5 bag of Urea + 1 bag of Potassium Sulphate	0.75 bag urea
Fertile soil	1.0 bags of DAP + 0.5 bag of Urea + 1 bag of Potassium Sulphate	0.5 bag urea
Low Fertility soil	2.0 bags of DAP + 0.5 bag of Urea + 1 bag of Potassium Sulphate	1.0 bag urea

Rainfed Areas

Soil Fertility Status	At Planting
Low rainfall area (Annual rainfall = 350 mm)	1.0 bag of DAP + 0.75 bag of Urea + 1 bag of Potassium Sulphate
Medium rainfall area (Annual rainfall = 350-550 mm)	1.0 bag of DAP + 1.25 bag of Urea + 1 bag of Potassium Sulphate
Low rainfall area (Annual rainfall > 500 mm)	1.5 bag of DAP + 1.5 bag of Urea + 1 bag of Potassium Sulphate

What are the sources of seed availability?
Ans. Seed of Saryab-92 is available at ARI, Quetta, whereas seed of Wafaq-01 is available at NARC, Islamabad.

What are the major diseases and how these can be controlled?
Ans. Wheat is attacked by diseases like rusts, smut and bunts; mainly. To escape from these diseases, only recommended and disease resistant varieties may be planted.

What are the major recommendations for farmers to improve wheat production/ productivity?
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