LAHORE: Three cotton cultivars were certified for general cultivation on Monday at the 36th meeting of the Sindh Seed Council.
The Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC) Multan’s subsidiary, the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) Sakrand, is responsible for developing these cultivars. Two BT variants (CRIS 674 and CRIS 682) and one non-BT variety (CRIS 644) are among the permitted types.
These cultivars, according to CCRI, have increased yields and high-quality fiber that can withstand heat.
After four years, the council met in Karachi, where it was attended by members from public and commercial organizations, breeders, progressive farmers, cotton specialists, and experts in agriculture.
Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mahar, the minister of agriculture for Sindh, presided over the conference, which covered new varieties of rice, wheat, cotton, and maize. Some types were given a postponed permission pending more testing. It was instructed to breeders to produce seeds that can withstand high temperatures, are resistant to pest infestations, and use less water.
