Top Ten New Wheat Varieties in China

1. Northwest A&F University 511

It is semi-winter and its entire growing period is 233 days. The plant shape is relatively loose, but its resistance to lodging is very good.

2. Jiuchun No. 7

This variety of wheat has a shorter growing period of only 107 days, and the plant shape is relatively compact. It is easily infected by powdery mildew and leaf rust, and its resistance to lodging is average.

3. Handanmai 19

It is suitable for planting in areas south of Shandong and Cangzhou. The wheat is very compact when grown and has good lodging resistance.

4. Kechun No. 14

It has good resistance to lodging and is not easily infected by diseases. It is suitable for planting in some areas of Northeast China and Inner Mongolia, and its growing period is also short.

5. Shannong No. 27

The stems of this variety have average elasticity and are prone to disease. Tests have shown that the yield per acre is 627.9 kg.

6. Zhongmai 875

It is an early-maturing variety with good cold resistance and is also very resistant to lodging. Its annual yield is also higher than that of some ordinary varieties.

7. Yumai No. 58

It is a new variety bred in Henan and is more suitable for planting in the Huanghuai region. It has the characteristics of semi-winter multi-ear type and is a medium-maturing variety.

8. Beijing Winter No. 8

It is winter-resistant and belongs to the medium-early maturing variety. The ear is spindle-shaped and it is resistant to stripe disease. It has a good ability to survive the winter, which can reach 93.3%. It is very suitable for planting in the central and northern parts of Hebei, Tianjin and Beijing.

9. Huaimai 16

It is best grown in Jiangsu, central Henan and other places. It is an early-maturing variety with very good cold resistance and a certain degree of drought tolerance.

10. Zhongmai No. 9

It is very cold-resistant and can survive the winter in Beijing smoothly. It also grows very strong when it is a seedling.