Month: June 2019

Disease resistant cotton varieties developed by Pakistani Scientists

Agriculture scientists have developed low water consuming and disease resistant cotton varieties, said by the Director Cotton, Dr. Saghir Ahmed in Board Meeting of the Cotton Research and Development. Dr. Ahmed further informed that research on weeds resistant varieties was underway and these varieties would include in the National Varietal Trial this year. He added […]
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Benefits of GM maize technology showcased

Crop Life Pakistan Association proclaimed the Value Assessment trial of Genetically Modified (GM) maize seed technology. The event was to exhibit benefits of biotechnology and allocates relevant stakeholders with an opportunity to observe first-hand the performance of the GM maize hybrids in the field. The event emphasized the importance of cultivating GM maize in Pakistan, […]
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