Cotton Research Station, Bahawalpur

• ​ Bahawalpur Division is the core area of cotton production in the Punjab. It produces about 40% cotton of the Punjab & 30% of Pakistan
•  Intense heat and drought conditions are the peculiar characteristics of the Division. Heat and drought tolerant varieties are popular among the cotton growers of the zone. Bt cotton varieties are also being popular in this region
• Cotton Leaf Curl Virus infestation is the main reason of low yield in the district of Bahawalpur and the drought conditions further aggravated the adverse condition
• Cotton Research Station, Bahawalpur is mainly focusing on the production of heat and drought tolerant cotton varieties with high yield potential and low virus infestation.

Objectives

• Evolution of new cotton varieties for high yield potential best suited for this climatic zone
• Evolution of heat & drought tolerant varieties
• Highly tolerant to diseases (CLCuV), root rot and bacterial blight etc.
• Tolerant to insects/pest and boll worms
• Early in maturity
• Wider adaptability and well suited for dry region
• Better fibre characteristics
• Best suited for wheat sowing well in time
• Easy to pick

Approved Varieties