Bahawalpur, May 22, 2023 (PPI-OT): The agricultural research conducted in Islamia University Bahawalpur under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob is of great importance for the development of agriculture in the country. In this regard, research on cotton crop by university agricultural scientists and cotton varieties with best yield in climatic and geographical conditions are very welcome for agricultural economy, farmer’s prosperity and textile industry. This was expressed by Saqib Ali Ateel, Secretary Agriculture South Punjab on the occasion of his visit to Faculty of Agriculture Islamia University Bahawalpur. On this occasion, he visited National Cotton Breeding Institute, Islamia University Bahawalpur along with Jameel Ghori, Director Agriculture Extension and Ismat Ullah Kahlo, Deputy Director Information.
Dean Faculty of Agriculture and Environment Prof. Dr. Tanvir Hussain Turabi welcomed. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Director, NCBI, spoke about the research activities being carried out in the institution and explained the methods of detection of CLCuV and whitefly screening. The distinguished guests also observed different genotypes having resistance to CLCuV virus. Agriculture Secretary South Punjab appreciated the development of okra leaf shaped variety, hairless and red color genotype. Finally, they visited the seed production block of IUB-13 and okra leaf genotype and discussed the IPM program.
Secretary Agriculture South Punjab appreciated the research services of the University for the cotton farmers of South Punjab as per the vision of Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob. Secretary Agriculture South Punjab said that the cotton farmers of NCBI Bahawalpur Division For this reason, Vice Chancellor, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur and his team are the best gift. On this occasion, Chairman Department of Soil Science Dr. Maqshoof Ahmad, Dr. Muhammad Latif Principle Officer Horticulture, Dr. Azhar Hussain Associate professor, Mr. Rizwan Majeed Director IT, Dr. Humayun Raza Assistant professor PBG, Mr. Abdul Rehman Lecturer and Dr Usman Aziz were also present.
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