Research efforts for wheat improvement dates back to 1906 when Cereal Section was established at Lyallpur, which was up-graded to the status of Wheat Research Institute, Faisalabad in 1975. Wheat breeding in the sub-continent started during 1907 when a botanical survey was conducted and 25 landraces were identified among three species of wheat. These landraces provided the base for wheat research in this region and a regular breeding work was started which had resulted in the release of ten improved varieties from 1911-1965. Wheat Research Institute, Faisalabad has a glorious history. The varieties released so far are playing a pivotal role for increasing wheat production of the country in general, and Punjab in particular. In 1947-48 the country’s wheat production was 2.63 million tones which have reached to the level of above 25 million tones. Resultantly the country became almost self-sufficient in wheat production. The Scientists of the institute are in a continuous struggle to break the yield barriers. Their efforts are to move from green revolution to the gene revolution. The research team of Wheat Research Institute is well aware of the fact that during 2050 we will need about 37.14 million tons of wheat to feed 334.68 million population and the country must meet these requirements for its integrity.
Wheat Research Institute, Faisalabad
Varieties |
Year of Release |
Sowing Time |
Yield Potential (Maund/Acre) |
Recommended Areas |
Salient Features |
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1000 Kernel Weight (g) |
Test Weight (kg/hl) |
Protein % |
Bread Baking Quality Scores |
Chapati Making Quality |
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| Arooj 2022 | 2022 | 1st November-20th November | 76 | All Irrigated and Barani Areas of Punjab | 43-46 | 69-74 | 12.5-13.6 | 70 | Good |
| Subhani 2021 | 2021 | 5th November-20th November | 70 | All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
44-50 |
74-75 | 14-16 | 71 | Very Good |
| MH 2021 | 2021 | 1st November-20th November | 70 | All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
40-42 |
76-80 | 13-14.5 | 71 | Very Good |
| Dilkash 2020 | 2020 | 5th November-20th November | 71 | All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
40-46 |
70-72 | 14-15 | 69 | Very Good |
|
Akbar 2019 |
2019 |
1st November-10th December |
76 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
41.0 |
76.0 |
14.0 |
72.0 |
Very Good |
|
Anaj 2017 |
2017 |
1st November-10th December |
76 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
40.12 |
76.5 |
14.5 |
71.5 |
Good |
|
Ujala 2016 |
2016 |
1st November-20th December |
68 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
40.0 |
71.8 |
14.7 |
70.3 |
Very Good |
|
Galaxy 2013 |
2013 |
1st November-10th December |
80 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
45.63 |
76.21 |
13.54 |
72.1 |
Good |
|
AARI 2011 |
2011 |
1st November-10th December |
67 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
41.76 |
79.28 |
11.93 |
71.45 |
Good |
|
Punjab 2011 |
2011 |
1st November-10th December |
70 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
44.7 |
75.5 |
13.72 |
69.75 |
Good |
|
Millat 2011 |
2011 |
1st November-10th December |
64 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
42.84 |
78.24 |
13.82 |
69.53 |
Good |
|
Lasani 2008 |
2008 |
1st November-10th December |
62 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
41.73 |
83.4 |
14.4 |
66.0 |
Good |
|
FSD. 08 |
2008 |
1st November-10th December |
68 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
42.22 |
76.4 |
12.6 |
70.0 |
Fair Good |
|
Seher 2006 |
2006 |
1st November-10th December |
71 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
41.83 |
77.8 |
12.9 |
70.2 |
Good |
|
Shafaq 2006 |
2006 |
1st November-20th December |
61 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
41.40 |
78.9 |
14.9 |
71.9 |
Good |
|
AS 2002 |
2002 |
1st November-10th December |
68 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
47.20 |
76.7 |
13.3 |
69.3 |
Fair Good |
|
SH 2002 |
2002 |
1st November-10th December |
70 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
41.68 |
78.0 |
13.3 |
72.5 |
Good |
|
Uqab 2000 |
2000 |
1st November-10th December |
70 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
43.28 |
78.4 |
12.9 |
72.2 |
Good |
|
Chenab 2000 |
2000 |
1st November-10th December |
70 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
45.94 |
77.5 |
13.3 |
73.6 |
Good |
|
Iqbal2000 |
2000 |
1st November-10th December |
56 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
40.00 |
77.6 |
13.1 |
74.0 |
Good |
|
MH 97 |
1998 |
1st November-10th December |
70 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
37.42 |
75.0 |
12.4 |
72.5 |
Very Good |
|
Kohistan97 |
1998 |
1st November-10th December |
62 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
37.40 |
76.5 |
13.4 |
71.3 |
Good |
|
Durum 97 |
1998 |
1st November-10th December |
72 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
55.60 |
79.4 |
10.3 |
60.0 |
Fair Good |
|
Shahkar 95 |
1996 |
1st November-10th December |
60 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
41.28 |
77.5 |
13.0 |
70.0 |
Good |
|
Punjab 96 |
1996 |
1st November-10th December |
68 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
39.72 |
75.5 |
12.9 |
72.3 |
Fair Good |
|
Parwaz 94 |
1994 |
1st November-20th December |
56 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
46.84 |
75.6 |
13.4 |
69.9 |
Good |
|
Inqilab 91 |
1991 |
1st November-10th December |
71 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
42.36 |
79.8 |
13.2 |
71.5 |
Good |
|
Pasban 90 |
1990 |
25th Otober-30th November |
66 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
36.34 |
77.5 |
13.7 |
70.0 |
Good |
|
Rohtas 90 |
1990 |
25th Otober-30th November |
60 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
35.30 |
77.6 |
13.3 |
69.8 |
Good |
|
Chakwal 86 |
1986 |
25th Otober-30th November |
46 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
40.04 |
72.8 |
12.7 |
66.0 |
Fair Good |
|
Punjab 85 |
1985 |
25th Otober-30th November |
65 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
42.72 |
78.8 |
14.6 |
72.1 |
Good |
|
Faisalabad 85 |
1985 |
25th Otober-30th November |
56 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
42.72 |
78.8 |
14.6 |
70.0 |
Good |
|
Faisalabad 83 |
1983 |
25th Otober-30th November |
61 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
41.70 |
75.6 |
12.8 |
61.1 |
Fair Good |
|
Barani 83 |
1983 |
25th Otober-30th November |
56 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
37.16 |
72.0 |
14.7 |
69.2 |
Fair Good |
|
Kohinoor 83 |
1983 |
25th Otober-30th November |
61 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
36.14 |
74.7 |
12.8 |
66.8 |
Fair Good |
|
Punjab 81 |
1981 |
25th Otober-30th November |
65 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
45.26 |
76.1 |
12.2 |
68.1 |
Fair |
|
Pak 81 |
1981 |
25th Otober-30th November |
69 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
35.02 |
72.3 |
14.4 |
73.0 |
Very Good |
|
Chenab 79 |
1979 |
10th October-10th November |
62 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
37.51 |
80.2 |
10.9 |
68.8 |
Fair Good |
|
Indus 79 |
1979 |
10th October-10th November |
51 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
40.08 |
78.6 |
11.8 |
77.3 |
Very Good |
|
Bahawalpur 79 |
1979 |
10th October-10th November |
51 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
39.88 |
77.6 |
11.0 |
67.7 |
Very Good |
|
WL711 |
1978 |
10th October-10th November |
60 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
41.16 |
77.2 |
12.9 |
68.5 |
Good |
|
Sonalika |
1978 |
10th October-10th November |
61 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
44.80 |
76.8 |
12.4 |
64.4 |
Fair |
|
Pavon |
1978 |
10th October-10th November |
52 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
30.71 |
76.9 |
12.4 |
73.0 |
Excellent |
|
Punjab76 |
1976 |
10th October-10th November |
62 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
37.28 |
75.0 |
13.0 |
71.4 |
Fair Good |
|
Yecora |
1975 |
10th October-10th November |
58 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
41.02 |
74.7 |
13.8 |
70.5 |
Very Good |
|
SA75 |
1975 |
10th October-10th November |
62 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
33.67 |
76.4 |
13.8 |
72.0 |
Good |
|
Lyp 73 |
1973 |
10th October-10th November |
58 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
41.98 |
76.5 |
13.0 |
67.0 |
Fair Good |
|
Sandal |
1973 |
10th October-10th November |
53 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
41.28 |
77.3 |
13.1 |
70.0 |
Good |
|
PARI 73 |
1973 |
10th October-10th November |
63 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
39.22 |
71.9 |
13.4 |
70.4 |
Good |
|
Pothowar |
1973 |
10th October-10th November |
58 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
38.38 |
76.5 |
15.0 |
68.5 |
Good |
|
SA42 |
1971 |
10th October-10th November |
53 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
48.66 |
77.7 |
14.2 |
69.0 |
Good |
|
Blue Silver |
1971 |
10th October-10th November |
56 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
45.02 |
77.7 |
13.2 |
63.8 |
Fair |
|
Chenab70 |
1970 |
10th October-10th November |
62 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
39.80 |
74.4 |
13.2 |
65.5 |
Fair |
|
Barani 70 |
1970 |
10th October-10th November |
62 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
38.68 |
71.7 |
14.1 |
69.0 |
Good |
|
Mexi-Pak |
1965 |
10th October-10th November |
64 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
34.54 |
72.4 |
12.6 |
68.5 |
Good |
|
C271 |
1957 |
1st October-31st October |
28 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
28.56 |
71.7 |
15.8 |
70.0 |
Good |
|
C273 |
1957 |
1st October-31st October |
26 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
34.60 |
73.1 |
15.2 |
76.0 |
Excellent |
|
C217 |
1944 |
1st October-31st October |
21 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
33.16 |
76.2 |
15.1 |
70.0 |
Fair |
|
C-250 |
1944 |
1st October-31st October |
25 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
32.06 |
75.9 |
15.5 |
69.4 |
Good |
|
C228 |
1941 |
1st October-31st October |
25 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
38.96 |
77.5 |
12.5 |
78.5 |
Excellent |
|
C591 |
1934 |
1st October-31st October |
28 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
35.08 |
77.2 |
13.7 |
69.5 |
Good |
|
C518 |
1933 |
1st October-31st October |
30 |
All Irrigated Areas of Punjab |
33.14 |
76.3 |
14.7 |
62.2 |
Fair |
Barani Agricultural Research Institute, Chakwal
Sr. No. |
Varieties |
Year of Release |
Sowing Time |
Yield Potential (Maund/Acre) |
Recommended Areas |
Salient Features |
| 1 | Chakwal-86 | 1986 | 20th October-20th November | 63.76 | Barani areas of Punjab |
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| 2 | Rawal-87 | 1987 | 20th October-20th November | 42.08 | Barani areas of Punjab |
|
| 3 | Pothwar-93 | 1994 | 20th October-20th November | 78.19 | Barani areas of Punjab |
|
| 4 | Kohsar-95 | 1995 | 20th October-20th November | 85.97 | Barani areas of Punjab |
|
| 5 | Chakwal-97 | 1997 | 20th October-20th November | 110.60 | Barani areas of Punjab |
|
| 6 | G.A-2002 | 2002 | 20th October-20th November | 85.80 | Barani areas of Punjab |
|
| 7 | Chakwal-50 | 2008 | 20th October-20th November | 105.13 | Barani areas of Punjab |
|
| 8 | Bars-09 | 2009 | 20th October-20th November | 48.53 | Barani areas of Punjab |
|
| 9 | Dharabi-11 | 2011 | 20th October-20th November | 60.32 | Barani areas of Punjab |
|
| 10 | Ehsan 16 | 2016 | 20th October-20th November | 74.94 | Barani areas of Punjab |
|
| 11 | Fateh Jang 16 | 2016 | 20th October-20th November | 75.12 | Barani areas of Punjab |
|
| 12 | Barani-17 | 2017 | 20th October-20th November | 75.35 | Barani areas of Punjab |
|
| 13 | MA-2021 | 2021 | 20th October-20th November | 55 | Barani areas of Punjab |
|
| 14 | Shiraz-23 | 2023 | 20th October-10th November | 50 | Barani Areas of Punjab |
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Arid Zone Research Institute, Bhakkar |
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1 |
Bhakkar-2002 |
2002 |
2nd fortnight of Nov. |
70 |
Short stature Bold seeded Brown chaff |
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2 |
Fakhar-e- Bhakkar |
2018 |
1st fortnight of Nov |
62 |
Bhakkar, Layyah, Mianwali, D.G. Khan R. Y. Khan, Khanewal Faisalabad, Ali Pur |
Thick stem wall, Lax ear Anthocyanin on auricles of flag leaf and awns, Bold seeded, High yielding |
|
3 |
Bhakkar Star |
2019 |
1st fortnight of Nov |
75 |
All Districts of Punjab |
Terminal Heat Stress, Thick stem wall, Bold seeded, High yielding |
|
4 |
Nishan |
2021 |
1st fortnight of Nov |
74 |
Bhakkar, Layyah, Mianwali, D.G. Khan R. Y. Khan, Khanewal Faisalabad, Ali Pur |
Terminal Heat Stress, Thick stem wall, Bold seeded, High yielding |
|
5 |
Champion |
2023 |
1st fortnight of Nov |
73 |
All Districts of Punjab |
Terminal Heat Stress, Thick stem wall, Bold seeded, High yielding |