HD 3226 (Pusa Yashasvi)
A biofortified wheat release — high protein and zinc — pushed by ICAR for nutritional programmes; not yet individually researched for a detail page.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Wheat
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Rabi
- Maturity period
- 120–125 days
- Expected yield
- 57–80 q/ha
- Suitable soil
- Loam
About this variety
HD 3226, marketed as Pusa Yashasvi, was bred at the Division of Genetics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, from a GRACKLE/HD2894 cross developed by the pedigree method. It was officially notified for commercial cultivation via S.O. 1498(E), dated 1 April 2019, for timely-sown irrigated conditions of the North Western Plain Zone (NWPZ). IARI's own release page defines that zone in specific detail — Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan (excluding Kota and Udaipur divisions), western Uttar Pradesh (excluding Jhansi division), Jammu and Kathua district of J&K, Una district and the Paonta Valley of Himachal Pradesh, and the Tarai region of Uttarakhand — a considerably wider recommendation than this page's existing three-state (Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh) listing. On yield, the official figures corroborate this page closely: 57.5 q/ha average and 79.6 q/ha genetic potential across multi-location coordinated trials, matching the existing "57–80 q/ha" field almost exactly. Its biofortification credentials are strong — 12.8% protein and 36.8 ppm zinc, both notably higher than the older HD 3086 and HD 2967 checks — plus a perfect Glu-1 quality score of 10 and a 6.7 bread-quality score, useful for chapatti and bread-making. Disease resistance is broader than this page's existing "yellow and brown rust" framing: IARI's page also credits it with resistance to black (stem) rust, Karnal bunt, powdery mildew, loose smut and foot rot, with 63.67% less Karnal bunt incidence and 90.51% less flag smut than HD 3086 in trials. Recommended seed rate is 100 kg/ha, with a November 5–25 sowing window and first irrigation at 21 days after sowing.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
120–125 days
Expected yield
57–80 q/ha
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Advantages & considerations
Things to consider
- Corrected 2026-08-15: IARI's own official release page lists a much broader recommended zone than this page's old three-state field — states corrected to add Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand alongside Punjab/Haryana/Uttar Pradesh.
- Sourced yield figures (57.5 q/ha average, 79.6 q/ha potential) corroborate this page's existing "57–80 q/ha" field almost exactly — a strong, clean match, no change needed.
- Corrected 2026-08-15: IARI's own page credits a broader disease-resistance package than this page's old field — diseaseResistance corrected to add black/stem rust, Karnal bunt, powdery mildew, loose smut and foot rot alongside yellow and brown rust.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Delhi
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
Frequently asked questions
Who developed HD 3226 and what is its parentage?
ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, from a GRACKLE/HD2894 cross developed by the pedigree method, notified 1 April 2019.
Which states can grow HD 3226?
IARI's official zone — the full North Western Plain Zone — covers Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, most of Rajasthan, western UP, parts of J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and this record's states field now reflects that full zone.
What yield does HD 3226 give?
An average of 57.5 q/ha in coordinated trials, with a genetic potential of up to 79.6 q/ha.
How much zinc and protein does Pusa Yashasvi have?
36.8 ppm zinc and 12.8% protein on average — both notably higher than older checks like HD 3086 and HD 2967.
What diseases is HD 3226 resistant to?
Yellow, brown and black rust, plus Karnal bunt, powdery mildew, loose smut and foot rot — a broader package than just the two rusts.
What seed rate and sowing window suit HD 3226?
A seed rate of 100 kg/ha, sown between 5–25 November, with the first irrigation at 21 days after sowing.
Sourced from: Wheat Variety HD 3226 (Pusa Yashasvi) — ICAR, HD 3226 (Pusa Yashasvi): High-Yielding Wheat Variety — Global Agriculture. editorial policy.