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Abstract : |
Saleem-2000 (PR-70) was first received as entry no.6 in Regional Bread Wheat Segregating Population (RBWSP) with the pedigree, CHAM-6//KITE/PGO and planted at CCRI (space planting was done in 9 m2 plots). Single plant selection was made and the generation was advanced as entry no. 5045 at Hill Agriculture Research Station (HARS), Kaghan in 1995. In the year 1995-96 the entry was planted at CCRI as # 6025. It was selected as fix line on the basis of its plant type and disease reaction. From 1996-97 to 1998-99 it was tested among other lines at CCRI in preliminary yield trials, (A and B ) and multi-location trials in NWFP. Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was used with 3 replications. Each plot has six rows 25 cm apart and 5 m long. In 1999-2000 and 2000-2001the line was evaluated in National Uniform Wheat Yield Trials (NUWYT) Islamabad for regional and national level testing . The variety has an edge in yield over the check varieties. It is high yielding and suitable for normal and late planting (which is a major reason for low yield ) in irrigated areas of NWFP. Saleem-2000 has shown Ist position in six sites averages of NWFP both in Normal / Late Seeding Date Trials of NUWYT. Its Chapati quality is better than the existing varieties. The variety was approved in September 2000 by the Provincial Seed Council for the irrigated areas of NWFP and in 2001 by Variety Evaluation Committee (VEC) Islamabad for normal and late sowing irrigated areas of NWFP., |
