Cotton crop plays significant role in national economy: Dr. Qaiser Mushtaq

Cotton crop plays significant role in national economy:
Dr. Qaiser Mushtaq

Bahawalpur (PR) Prof. Dr. Qaiser Mushtaq Vice Chancellor the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has said that cotton crop plays significant role in national economy. The university is contributing in nation economy by introducing new verities of cotton congenial to local climatic conditions producing better yield. The Vice Chancellor expressed these views during visit of cottons field grown for research purpose by department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. He said Bahawalpur is the house of cotton crop, however our cotton grower is facing problems of high temperature, water scarcity and diseases like curl leaf virus. IUB introduced cotton varieties, IUB-222 and IUB-13 and MM-58 are giving good results under drought, seasonal variations and crop diseases. These cotton varieties have not only helped our farmer to improve his financial condition but also providing good raw material for textile industry hence contributing in economic stability. Dr. Muhammad Iqabl Chairman Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics on this occasion said that IUB Cotton variety IUB-13 has achieved top position in latest trials conducted at Punjab Saeed Corporation Khanewal for showing high productivity.