Virus-resistant cotton variety approved

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APP February 27, 2025

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MULTAN:

The Punjab Seed Council has approved BT CIM-990, a high-yield, virus-resistant cotton variety developed by the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) Multan.

The approval was granted during the council's 60th meeting, chaired by Punjab Agriculture Minister Ashiq Karmani in Lahore, where leading agricultural experts convened, said the CCRI's spokesperson.

BT CIM-990 stands out for its high resistance to viruses, low water requirements, and exceptional yield potential of 50 to 55 maunds per acre.

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