The Agricultural Research Station, MPKV, Niphad (Maharashtra), has developed a high-yielding bread wheat variety, Phule Shashwat (NIAW 4114), specifically suited for late-sown irrigated conditions in the Peninsular Zone of India. This variety stands out for its superior grain quality and excellent chapati-making properties, meeting both farmers' and consumers' expectations. Notably, Phule Shashwat exhibits resistance to both stem and leaf rusts, making it a reliable option under disease-prone environments. The variety was identified and recommended for release during the Varietal Identification Committee Meeting held virtually on 7th October 2024, under the chairmanship of Dr. D. K. Yadava, ADG (Seed), ICAR. It was subsequently released and officially notified by the Central Sub-Committee on Crop Standards through Gazette Notification S.O. 2128(E), dated 13th May 2025, for cultivation in the target agro-climatic region.
Phule Shashwat, Resilient, Reliable, Ready, Late Sowing
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