Wheat- PBW 872

PBW 872 (PAU) — timely-sown irrigated wheat with ~152 days maturity, high yield potential (75–93 q/ha), excellent chapati quality and enhanced Fe & Zn. Ideal for NWPZ farmers.
Biofortified, rust-resistant wheat with excellent chapati quality and top yield potential for the North-Western Plains.
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“PBW 872- where productivity meets reliability.”
Govt. Approved

PAU-recommended variety for timely sown, irrigated North Indian conditions.

Suitable for North Indian Soil Types

Well-adapted to Punjab, Haryana, Western UP, Rajasthan, and adjoining regions.

Disease Tolerant

Shows good tolerance to major rust diseases under field conditions.

High Yield Potential

Delivers stable and high yields under recommended crop management.

Excellent Grain Quality

Produces bold grains with good milling and chapati quality.

Farmer Trusted & Proven

Widely adopted for consistent performance and reliable returns.

“PBW 872 supports uniform crop growth and strong tillering.”​

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Why Choose Wheat- PBW 872 ?

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Biofortified grains (higher Fe & Zn) — better nutrition + marketing edge.

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High yield potential under recommended management

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Good end-use quality for Indian flatbreads (chapati score ~8.2).

Let's Bring Nature Into Your Lovely House

  • Sowing window

    Early Rabi / timely sowing (follow local PAU advisories for exact dates).

  • Seed rate

    40–45 kg/acre (≈100–112 kg/ha) for timely sowing; adjust for late sowing per PAU guidelines.

  • Fertilizer

    Balanced NPK as per soil test; follow PAU recommended doses — apply N in split doses (basal + top dressings at tillering & booting).

  • Seed treatment

    Use recommended seed fungicide treatment before sowing (per ICAR/IIWBR advisories).

  • Rust tolerance

    Rust tolerance reduces risk in rust-prone seasons.

  • Nutrition (biofortified)

    Iron ≈ 42.3 ppm, Zinc ≈ 40.7 ppm.

Agronomy & management

  • Average yield (trial/normal): ~75.2 q/ha (reported trial averages up to ~79.6 q/ha); maximum potential reported ~93.4 q/ha under high-input conditions.
  • End-use qualiwty: Excellent chapati quality — chapati score ~8.2 / 10.
  • Disease resistance: Moderate resistance to brown/yellow rust (good protection vs common rusts) 
  • Grain: Bold, attractive; 1000-kernel weight ~40–48 g (avg ~45 g).