Abstract

                                The great problem before the cotton growing nations of the world is how to meet world's shortage of cotton. The great portion of the cotton is supplied by the United States of America, which produces 10 to 16 millions bales annually. India standing second in rank produces 5 to 6 million bales. This position is of utmost importance to India, as cotton, next to food grains is the important crop with which the welfare of India is most intimately connected. Hence, it is the duty of the plant- breeder to increase the out put of cotton in all desirable ways but increased production has certain limitations.

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