Key Characteristics:
Growth Duration: 120-125 Days
The total duration from sowing to harvesting for PBW-154 e8 typically spans between 120 and 125 days under optimal conditions. This duration makes it suitable for medium to late-season sowing, where the growing season allows for full maturity.
Climate Adaptability:
PBW-154 e8 is often favored in regions with temperate climates and is cultivated in areas that receive moderate rainfall. It can thrive in areas with a distinct winter-spring cycle, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, where it has gained popularity for its high yield.
Disease Resistance:
This wheat variety exhibits resistance to several common wheat diseases, including rusts (yellow, brown), and fusarium head blight. Its ability to resist such diseases makes it a reliable choice for farmers in areas where fungal infections are a concern.
Grain Quality:
PBW-154 e8 is known for its superior grain quality. The wheat kernels are medium to hard, with a good milling quality that produces high-grade flour suitable for bread making and other wheat-based products.