Shalimar Wheat SW-3 and SW-4: Early Varieties for Kashmir
Why in the news
SKUAST-K scientists produced two fast-maturing wheat types for Kashmir so wheat is harvested before paddy is transplanted.
Key facts
| Variety | Matures | Extra |
|---|---|---|
| Shalimar Wheat-4 (SW-4) | Last week of May | – |
| Shalimar Wheat-3 (SW-3) | First week of June | About 38 quintals/ha; iron and zinc above 40 ppm; roughly 12% protein |
- Suited to mid-altitude zones up to about 1,850 metres.
- Resistant to yellow rust.
- Bred conventionally: crossing, pedigree selection and long field trials.
Exam angle
- Developer SKUAST-K; SW-3 is biofortified; fits rice-wheat rotation.