Background:
The durum wheat grown in southern parts of India especially Karnataka and Maharashtra has high demand due to high grain protein content and hard seeds. These are the regions where local types are predominantly cultivated. Over a period of time, most of these types have become susceptible leaf and stem rust and of course with poor yielding ability. Hence, there is great demand for high yielding varieties from farming communities. Technology Details:
Sincere efforts were made to develop UAS 415 variety at AICRP on Wheat at Dharwad keeping in view of the requirements of farming community. This variety was developed and released for cultivation under irrigated, timely sown condition of both Karnataka and Maharashtra. UAS 415 possesses yield superiority of 20 to 30 percent over local checks. Furthermore, it is highly resistant to stem and leaf rust and other minor diseases. Best suited for suji preparation with good suji recovery. Name of crop UAS 415 (durum wheat) Parentage GALLI / BOOMER 20 // DWR-185 Year of release (CSC on CSN & RVAC) 2009 Gazette Notification Details 454(E) 11.02.2009 Yield (t/ha) 45-50 q/ha Season November Ist Fortnight Condition Irrigated Condition Area of adoption Peninsular zone (Karnataka and Maharashtra) Maturity Group 110 to 115 days Reaction to major diseases and insects Resistance to diseases, tolerance to drought and heat stress Other remarks Bold lustrous grains, excellent macaroni quality, pasta products and suji preparation