Cotton production: PARC, CCRI agree to boost cooperation
LAHORE: The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) have agreed to strengthen scientific cooperation to tackle key challenges in cotton production. PARC’s Director General for the Agricultural Linkages Program, Engineer Irfan Ali, visited CCRI Multan with a delegation. A meeting chaired by CCRI Director Ms Sabahat Hussain was also attended by…
The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) have reached an agreement to enhance cooperation in cotton production research. PARC's Director General for the Agricultural Linkages Program, Engineer Irfan Ali, led a delegation to CCRI's Multan facility for discussions. The meeting, chaired by CCRI Director Sabahat Hussain, included Dr Rao Wali Muhammad, Secretary of the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC).
During the meeting, participants reviewed the PCCC-PARC agreement focused on preserving cotton germplasm. Key points of discussion included ensuring safe storage, maintaining genetic purity, and proper documentation of cotton seeds. They also explored joint research initiatives, such as developing mechanical cotton picking methods, utilizing biochar for soil health, and employing integrated pest management to control pests like pink bollworm and whitefly.
CCRI Director Sabahat Hussain emphasized the importance of quality seed, genetic conservation, and modern production technologies in boosting cotton yield and quality. She advocated for sharing research facilities to ensure that the findings reach and benefit cotton farmers.
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