Sartaj Yield 343​

Description:

Sartaj Yield 343 is a reliable wheat variety designed for farmers seeking consistent and high yields. Perfect for timely sown, irrigated fields, this variety offers strong resistance to common diseases and produces excellent quality grain, ideal for chapati making.

Origin:

Developed by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, and released in 1996.

Other Features 

• Species: Triticum aestivum (common wheat), ensuring adaptability and versatility.
• Maturity: Reaches maturity in 126-134 days, allowing for efficient crop cycles.
• Plant Height: Grows to a height of 80-90 cm, facilitating harvesting.
• Susceptibility: While resistant to many diseases, it’s susceptible to loose smut, requiring careful management.
• Widely Adopted: Popular in the North Western Plain Zone (NWPZ) due to its suitability for the region’s agro-climatic conditions.
• Growth Habit: Semi-erect, promoting better light interception and nutrient utilization.
• Grain Characteristics: Amber-colored, semi-hard grains with an oblong shape, ideal for various food applications.

Quality Indicators:

• Thousand Grain Weight: 40-45 gms, signifying healthy, well-developed grains
• Reaction to Phenol: Dark, often associated with good chapati-making quality.
• Hardness Index: 70, balancing milling ease and flour quality.
• Hectoliter Weight: 81 kg, indicating good milling quality and potential for higher yields
• Sedimentation Value: 30-60 ml, suggesting good bread-making potential