Akbar 19

Akbar-2019 is a zinc-enriched wheat variety released in 2019 for irrigated areas of Punjab, Pakistan, by the Wheat Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute. It is designed to improve food security by replacing susceptible wheat cultivars and also boasts high yields and resistance to rust diseases.

Here’s a more detailed look:

• Purpose:

Akbar-2019 aims to enhance food security by reducing yield losses due to rust diseases, which is a major threat to wheat production in Pakistan.

• Benefits:

• • High Yield: The variety is known for its high grain yield, making it attractive to farmers. Its average yield is 50-55 M/acre with the potential of 70-75 M/acre.
  • It is highly resistant to lodging, rust and shedding of grains.