Chekiang is also one of the cotton-producing provinces of the nation. specially in Chenghal. Ningpo; Yuyao lis cotton producing capacity from 21,381 (0 120061, catties. The total area of cotton elds adopting the-improved seed has increased from 3,421 mow to over 120,000 mow, and the quantity of cotton produced in this area from 280,622. to 11,085,700 ca! les. The main policy of the station to continue the extension work of Improved seed and of cotton acreage, particular attention being paid to (1) researches on the quality of cotton fMbre, (2) pure line breeding, (3) improvement of the method of culture' and. (4) control of insect pests" and disease,
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