A review of botanical, developmental and economical aspects of cotton. | [Science, Technology and Development • 2003]

Author(s):

1. Lal Hussain Akhtar: Regional Agricultural Research Institute, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

2. John Gorham: Centre for Arid Zone Studies, University of Wales, Bangor, United Kingdom

3. Sabir Zameer Siddiqi: Cotton Research Station, Multan, Pakistan

4. Altaf Hussain Tariq: Cotton Research Station, Multan, Pakistan

5. Abdul-Karim: Cotton Research Station, Multan, Pakistan

6. Muhammad Nasrullah: Cotton Research Station, Multan, Pakistan

7. Muhammad Arshad: Regional Agricultural Research Institute, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

Abstract:

Cotton is the most important cash and fibre crop of Pakistan. In the present manuscript, a comprehensive review of genus Gossypium (cotton), along with species and sub-species and their geographical distribution throughout the five continents, has been given. The requirements for growth and the development and uses of cotton have been presented. The cotton producing regions, cotton production in comparison with the world, contribution of cotton to Pakistan`s economy and textile industry, research activities and production constraints have been reviewed.

Page(s): 20-25

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Published: Journal: Science, Technology and Development, Volume: 22, Issue: 2, Year: 2003

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