ICAR develops a new variety of wheat called HD-3385

ICAR develops a new variety of wheat called HD-3385

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: February 24 2023

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  • Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed a new wheat variety which can overcome the challenges arising out due to changes in weather patterns and rising heat levels. 
  • This new wheat variety called HD-3385 is amenable to early sowing, escaping the impact of heat spikes and can be harvested before March end.
  • The Union Agriculture Ministry declared that a committee had been established to keep an eye on the situation resulting from the rise in temperatures and its effects on the present wheat harvest.
  • In Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, wheat is mostly sown before mid-November. In Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, it is generally sown during the second half of November. Normally, it takes 140–145 days to reach harvest readiness.
  • This new variety of wheat is expected to have a significant impact on Indian agriculture, with the potential to improve food security, reduce poverty, and increase the incomes of farmers.
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