WHEAT ( Triticum aestivum. )

Source updated Jan 2013

Season

I. SEASON AND VARIETY

Suitable districts

Plains & adjoining areas near to hills and hills in Theni, Dindigul, Karur, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Vellore, Thiruvannamalai and Kancheepuram Districts

Ideal sowing time is 15th October to 1st week of November. Sowing must be completed within the first fortnight of November.

Variety : COW(W)1, TNAU Samba Wheat COW 2

2. Morphological Description of COW(W) 1 and COW(W) 2

Particulars	COW (W) 1
Parentage	HD2646/HW2002A/CPAN3057
Duration (days)	85-90
Grain yield (Kg /ha)	2364
Stem	Erect
Height (cm)	73 – 78
Tillers	5-6
Days to 50% flowering	50 days
Ear size and shape	Fusiform ears
Grain colour	Amber
1000 grains weight (g)	37
Special features	Non lodging, non shattering; tolerance to stem and leaf rust ; suitable for chappathi and bread making.

Particulars	COW (W) 2
Parentage	Mutant of NP 200
Duration (days)	110
Grain yield (Kg /ha)	4040
Stem	Erect to semi erect
Height (cm)	75-80 cm
Tillers	10-12
Days to 50% flowering	73 days
Ear size and shape	Long & slightly tappering
Grain colour	Raddish
1000 grains weight (g)	41
Special features	Resistant to rust, heat tolerant


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