High-Yielding Wheat Variety: HD 3249 (Pusa Wheat 3249)
02 February 2025, New Delhi: HD 3249 (Pusa Wheat 3249) is a high-yielding wheat variety developed by ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. This variety, with notification number 99(E), 06.01.2020, is specifically designed for timely sown, high fertility, and irrigated conditionsin the North Eastern Plains Zone.
With an average yield of 48.8 q/ha and a potential yield of 65.7 q/ha, HD 3249 (Pusa Wheat 3249) is an excellent choice for farmers seeking high-yielding wheat varieties. One of its most significant features is its high iron content (42.5 ppm), making it a nutritionally rich option. Additionally, it is less sensitive to heat stress, experiencing only a 20% reduction in yield under high-temperature conditions.
Farmers looking for biofortified wheat varieties that offer better resilience against heat stress and enhanced nutritional benefits should consider HD 3249 (Pusa Wheat 3249) for their fields.
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