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The results of plant
pathological screening nursery (1985 /92) revealed that Raj
3077 variety has fairly high degree of resistance to rusts as
compared to check varieties under different situations in the major
wheat growing mega environments of NWPZ of India (Table
1). The research
carried out on this aspect shows that Raj 3077 variety combining more
than one gene (Lr23+, Lr10+ and Yr2+)
for resistance maintains long lasting resistance (Nayar et al.
1994).
Quality characters of the grains are decisive for the success of
variety. Assessment of quality characteristics of Raj 3077
showed the mean protein values range from 13.90-14.15%,
pelshenke value
(main) 95-96
(utility group - medium strong) and good to excellent chapati score
(7.8 - 9.0 /10) and bread score (7.8 - 8.0 /10) in different sowing
environments (Table
5) of NWPZ.
Acknowledgements
Authors are sincerely grateful to Wheat Breeders and other
Scientists of Wheat Family (RAU) who helped in the development of Raj
3077 variety. The authors are thankful to the Project
Director, Wheat (Karnal) and
Director Research (RAU) for providing necessary facilities during the
development and testing of this variety. The authors thank Dr. B.N.
Mathur, Professor, Wheat Scheme for his critical reading and valuable
advice to the manuscript.
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