Abstract:
Wheat is one of the three important cereals which contains more protein and helps in preventing
childhood asthma, protecting the body from coronary diseases. However wheat is very sensitive
to climate change. Although it can be grown in many areas with different weather, the yield
penalty is usually due to different environmental stresses that reduce yield potential. Some
researchers highlighted decreased wheat growth and yield due to higher temperatures which
leads to water stress in plant cells resulting in reduced crop growth, development and yield,
whence this study has been carried out in cold region of mugamba to improve wheat yield and
yield parameters through Characterization of adapted variety. Results of the study showed
21SAWYT338 variety as the most adapted variety in the region. It showed improved plant
height and yield parameters. Moreover, this variety 21SAWYT338 has recorded an ealier
maturity date which is valuable for household especially during the food lean season where they
can sell a part of the haverst to buy supplement food nutrition leading to improved food security.
This study suggested 21SAWYT338 variety as the most adapted variety that can be
recommended to the farmers of the region |
