Kanchan
Name of the variety: Kanchan
Scientific name: Triticum aestivum L. cv. Kanchan
Main Feature of the variety
| Developed by | Wheat Research Center, Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Origin | CIMMYT, Mexico |
| Method of development | Crossing between UP-301 and C-306 |
| Year of release | 1983 |
| Main characteristics | It is a semi -dwarf variety, plant height 90-100 cm, number of tiller 6-7. Flag leaf semi-erect and narrow. Panicle initiation requires 60-80 days, 35-40 grain per spike, Grain is white in color, 1000 grain weight 48-52 gram, Grain is comparatively larger. Days require from seeding to ripening is 106-112. |
| Planting season and time | Rabi: November 15-30 |
| Resistant/Tolerant | The variety is susceptible to leaf blight and tolerant to leaf rust. |
| Quality of the product | Now it is not approved for cultivation |
| Grain Yield | 3.5 -4.5 t/ha |