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ORGANIZATION  WT/CFMC/27 
31 March 2010 
 
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 Original:   English 
  
 
DIRECTOR-GENERAL'S CONSULTATIVE FRAMEWORK 
MECHANISM ON COTTON 
 
Communication from Pakistan
 
 
 
 The following communication, dated 2 November 2009, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Pakistan.  
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EXTENDING TRAINING FACILITIES TO COTTON SCIENTISTS OF THE 
ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMI C CONFERENCE (OIC) MEMBER 
STATES AND WEST AFRICAN COTTON-PRODUCING COUNTRIES 
  
 
I. INTRODUCTION 
1. Pakistan ranks first in the cotton production am ong the Muslim World.  It produces more than 
2 million metric tons compared to around 1 million metric tons of the whole Africa.  Cotton is a 
source of livelihood for millions of people around the globe especially more true to the OIC Member 
States. 
2. The cotton research and development in Pakist an holds unique position for improving cotton 
productivity.  There are number of cotton R&D institu tions which are involved in various aspects of 
cotton research and development.  Currently, the cotton breeding programme includes conventional, 
mutation, inter-specific hybridization and hybrid development programme in Pakistan.  Moreover 
development of transgenic cotton, through biotec hnology and genetic engineering tools, having 
resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses is at an advanced stage.  The hybrid programme is being 
carried out by employing molecular marker assi sted selection (MAS) for identifying wider genetic 
base. 
3. The landscape of Pakistan offers great opportu nities to work on cotton R&D in different 
institutions of the country.  There are a number of  institutions which are working on different aspects 
of cotton production. 
4. The Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI), Mu ltan is a leading institution at federal level 
to cater the cotton R&D programmes in  the country.  In the recent past, the Organization of Islamic 
Conference (OIC) has recognized this Institute as Ce ntre of Excellence in the Asia region.  The 
Institute recognizes its mandatory role in extendi ng the cotton research R&D facilities within and 
outside the Muslim world.  This Institute enco mpasses different disciplines namely Agronomy, Plant 
Breeding and Genetics, Cytogenetics, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology and Chemistry, Statistics, Fibre Technology and Transfer of Technology. Recently, research laboratories for WT/CFMC/27 
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  Biotechnology and Virology have also been include d. The various research laboratories are equipped 
with latest equipments, greenhouses, experimental fa rm, and other requisite infrastructure to work on 
various aspects of cotton research.  In addition, the faculty members of the Institute are highly trained 
and have experience of more than three decades.  The scientists are academically highly qualified and 
have been exposed to a number of technologically-advanced countries for a number of times. 
5. Under the Umbrella of OIC, it is the manda tory role of CCRI, Multan to extend training 
facilities to scientists from OIC Member States.  The Institute has developed close linkages with 
Cotton Research Institutions in Asia.  Under the mu tual exchange programme, a number of scientists 
from OIC Member States has been trained at this Ins titute.  The scientists of this Institute have also 
received trainings in specific cotton research di sciplines from Egypt, Syria, Iran, Turkey and 
Uzbekistan. 
6. The CCRI, Multan feels its obligation to extend  the same services to other cotton growing 
countries of Africa.  The cotton productivity of African countries is far below than other Arab and Asian cotton producing countries.  The reason being th at agricultural scientists of Africa have not 
been exposed to other research institutions arou nd the world for exploring innovative research.  
Secondly, intensive training and mutual discussion with the counterpart scientists would help in 
broadening the cotton research activiti es under their local environments. 
7. The economies of most African countries rely on cotton.  The major part of cotton production 
is exported for earning foreign exchange.  The quality of cotton is very good and fetches higher prices 
in the international market.  Furthermore, most  of the African countries produce organic cotton. 
Pakistan could benefit from the experience of gr owing organic cotton from the African countries. 
A. O
BJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT  
8. The project includes the following main activities: 
(a) CCRI, Multan, Pakistan will extend trainings to the scientists of OIC Member States 
and other cotton producing countries in Africa, in various disciplines of cotton production; 
(b) The scientists of CCRI, Multan will pay period ical visits to various cotton producing 
countries in Africa.  This will provide a platform in a big way to train a large number of African scientists at a time; 
(c) Holding of annual international seminars / workshops both in Africa and Pakistan; 
(d) Dissemination of cotton research findings through publishing of training manual, 
leaflets, brochures, etc.; 
(e) Documentation of cotton production statistics in the African region;  and 
(f) CCRI, Multan will provide research space in the form of greenhouse, field 
experimentation and laboratory facilities for trainees from Africa. 
 Duration of the Project:  5 years (January 2010-December 2014) 
 Project Cost:   Rs. 175.075 million (US$2,169,500)  WT/CFMC/27 
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   The break-up of cost is given hereunder: 
Sr. 
No. Agency Pakistan 
(Rs. Million) US$ 
1. Government of Pakistan's Contribution   
i) Cost for 1 Year (15 trainees for 30 days per year) 21.000 262,650 
ii) Cost for 5 Years 105.000 1,313,250 
2. Financial Assistance from the Donor Agency   
i) Cost for 1 Year (15 trainees for 30 days per year) 14.015 171,250 
ii) Cost for 5 Years 70.075 856,250 
 Total Project Cost (GOP Contribution + Donor Agency) 
for 5 Years 175.075 2,169,500 
 
B. COTTON PRODUCTION IN PAKISTAN  
9. Cotton is the mainstay of Pakistan's economy.  It is an engine of growth for about 
1,200 ginning factories and over 370 textile mills whic h solely depend on the silver fibre.  It fetches 
more than 60 per cent of the foreign exchange for the country.  It accounts for 8 per cent of the value 
addition in agriculture and 2 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country.  Textile, 
ready-made garments and other cotton based indu stries are generating major employment in the 
country.  Cotton crop is also catering around 35 per cent of the total edible oil requirements of the 
country which is extracted from cottonseed.  At the gl obal perspective, Pakistan stands fourth in world 
cotton production, second in yarn production and th ird in consumption, cl oth production and other 
value added exports.  Amongst the 29 Muslim cott on producing countries, Pakistan is the single 
largest Muslim country accounting for 32 per cent of the collective cotton acreage, 30 per cent of the 
production and 41 per cent of the consumption. 
10. Cotton is the main cash crop of the Islamic Repub lic of Pakistan.  It ranks fifth and third, 
respectively, in area and production in the world.  During the year 2004-2005, the country recorded an all-time lint production of 14.6 million bales (2.482 million metric tons).  Since then, there is a 
downhill trend in production and only 12.10 million bales (2.057 million metric tons) could be 
harvested during 2008-2009. 
11. Pakistan ranks as the fourth largest cott on producing country by harvesting 2.482 million 
metric tons of the total world cotton producti on of 26.204 million metric tons during 2004/05.  
Pakistan's share comes to 9.47 per cent in total world cotton production during 2004/05 (Source:  World Cotton Statistics 2005, International Cotton A dvisory Committee, USA).  Pakistan stands at 
the first position in cotton production amongst Isla mic Development Bank (IDB) member countries. 
C. P
ROFILE OF THE CENTRAL COTTON RESEARCH INSTITUTE , MULTAN  
12. The Central Cotton Research Institute, Multan ( CCRI) is a Center of Excellence for cotton 
research and development in the country.  The Ins titute has been delivering services for advances in 
cotton research and development in the country over th e last three decades. It has made substantial 
contributions for increasing the cotton production of Pakistan.  The cotton production at the time of 
establishment of the Institute during the year 1970 was 0.714 million metric tons which has increased 
to 2.482 million metric tons during the year 2004-05.  This has been achieved due to the improvement 
in cotton production technology and introduction of high yielding cotton varieties.  The Institute is capable for conducting international and regional co tton research projects because it is well-equipped 
with modern research laboratory facilities and manned with experienced high calibre research 
scientists. WT/CFMC/27 
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  II. BRIEF OF THE INSTITUTE 
A. O
RGANIZATIONAL SET UP  
13. The Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI), Mu ltan, Pakistan was established in 1970 by 
the Pakistan Central Cotton Committee under the admi nistrative control of the Ministry of Food, 
Agriculture and Livestock, Government of Pakistan.  
B. LOCATION OF THE INSTITUTE  
14. The Central Cotton Research Institute, Multan is situated at latitude 30o 12' N, longitude 
71o 28' E, altitude 123 meters and in the center of the cotton belt of Pakistan.  The Institute is in the 
vicinity of the Multan city and is close to th e airport, railway station and other agriculture 
departments.  
C. CLIMATE  
15. The cotton belt of Pakistan stretches between 24o N and 37o N, diagonally through the 
country, spreading over a length of 960 kilometres w ith a breadth of about 320 kilometres.  The area 
lies in an arid, subtropical continental climate wh ere cotton cultivation is supplemented with surface 
irrigation. 
D. RESEARCH FACILITIES  
16. This is a multidisciplinary institute comp rising of nine research disciplines, i.e., 
(i) Agronomy, (ii) Plant Breeding and Genetics, (iii) Cytogenetics, (iv) Entomology, (v) Fiber Technology, (vi) Plant Pathology, (vii) Plant Physio logy/Chemistry, (viii) Statistics and (ix) Transfer 
of Technology.  All these disciplines are working with an integrated coordinated approach in cotton 
research, development and production. 
17. The Institute is well-equipped with research la boratories, greenhouse, library, experimental 
farm, meteorological observatory, ginnery, farm ma chinery, stores, and other necessary facilities to 
carry out research work. 
III. SALIENT FEATURES OF RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS 
18. Since its establishment, the CCRI, Multan has made significant contributions in cotton 
research and development in the country.  The varie ties developed by the Institute cover more than 
80 per cent cotton cultivated area in the cotton belt.  The cotton varieties are well adaptable to a wide 
range of climatic conditions a nd withstand biotic and abiotic stresses for sustainable cotton 
production.  The fibre characters of these varieties are excellent and fulfil the requirements of the 
textile industry.  Domestic cott on production of these varieties meets 99 per cent requirements of the 
domestic textile industry.  The Institute also develops cotton production technology for the small 
farmers and progressive growers according to differe nt climatic zones.  Cotton production technology 
aspects includes soil management, planting technolog y, weed management, nutrient management, 
irrigation management, integrated pest manageme nt, pesticide application techniques, insect 
resistance management, disease management, post harvest crop handling, etc. 
19. The Institute has made tremendous improvements in the development of cotton varieties with 
better fibre characteristics with high yielding, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, disease and insect 
tolerant.  About 99 per cent of the country's cott on production falls in medium, medium long and long 
staple which fulfils the requirements of the domes tic industry.  There is a breakthrough in the 
evolution of higher staple length of commercial varieties (32 mm).  The Institute has also developed  WT/CFMC/27 
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  coloured cotton strains of brown, dark brown, light  brown and light green colours with better staple 
length.  Research on development of transgenic cotto n plant for insect resistance is in progress. 
20. Pakistan was struck with a cotton leaf curl virus (CLCuV) problem during the early 1990s. 
The production of 2.176 million metr ic tons (1991-92) was dropped to  1.36 million metric tons (1993-
94) because of this disease.  The scientists of this Institute are the pioneers in research on cotton leaf 
curl virus (CLCuV) disease management.  Th e studies included transmission, epidemiology, 
inheritance of resistance and characterization of vi ruses.  After studies on the inheritance of CLCuV, 
the Institute developed CLCuV resistant varieties.   Based on research work , a management strategy 
for CLCuV was developed and disseminated to th e farming community to raise cotton production 
again to reach 2.482 million metric tons during 2004-05. 
21. The Institute also did pioneering work on insect  pest management.  The economic threshold 
levels and pest scouting system was developed fo r pest monitoring and management.  Due to better 
education of farmers in plant protection and pest scouting, the number of sprays has been reduced 
considerably.  Commendable research on insecticide resistance management and monitoring is in 
progress.  This has resulted in rational use of pesticide application to reduce the environmental 
pollution and health hazards. 
A. TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY  
22. Technology developed in the Institute is di sseminated to the growers through electronic 
media, print media, brochures, leaflets, booklets, farmers' field school (FFS), training of master 
trainers, extension workers, private sector, exhibitions and seminars.  The Government has also set up a Cotton Crop Management Group (CCMG) which comprises cotton research scientists, extension 
specialists, farmers and all other cotton stak eholders. The meetings of CCMG are held 
weekly/fortnightly during the cotton season at th e CCRI, Multan. Problems related to cotton crop 
management are discussed and d ecisions are taken.  The recommendations are conveyed to the 
extension workers for execution and implementation at farmer field level. 
23. The scientists of the Institute participat e actively in national and international 
workshops/conferences related to co tton research and development.  The Institute also hosts national 
and international seminars on cotton research aspects. 
B. H
UMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT  
24. Special emphasis is given to update the resear ch capabilities of the scientists.  The annual 
cotton research programme is prepared after intens ive deliberations and research projects are assigned 
to individual scientists.  The findings of the resear ch projects are discussed in the forum of all cotton 
experts of the country.  Travelling seminars and st udy visits are arranged for the scientists to acquaint 
the scientists about the cotton scenario in the country .  Scientists are also provided short- and long-
term trainings at various international agriculture research centers and universities.  Scientists also 
participate in various national a nd international congresses and colloqu ia.  The Institute also hosts a 
number of students for internship at graduate le vel and research work for Masters and PhD degree 
programmes. 
C. TRAINING OF FOREIGN SCIENTISTS AT THE CCRI,  MULTAN  
25. The CCRI, Multan has been continuously engage d in attracting foreign scientists for study 
tours and short term trainings in  cotton production and protection techniques.  The scientists from 
Kenya, Nepal, Syria, Ghana, Madagascar, Myanma r, Turkey, India and Sudan obtained training in 
cotton production and protection technologies. WT/CFMC/27 
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  IV. COTTON PRODUCTION IN AFRICA 
26. Africa produces about 100 species of cotton grai ns, whose presence dates back to the 10th 
and 13th centuries. 
27. In countries with low rainfall, cotton needs add itional irrigation water supplies.  This is the 
case for most of the areas cultivat ed in Egypt and all those ar eas cultivated in Morocco.  In 
Sub-Saharan Africa, cotton production, mainly rain fed,  is concentrated in the tropical zone where dry 
seasons and humid seasons alternate. 
28. There are five cotton basins on the continent, th e largest being the West African basin, which 
stretches from Senegambia to South-Eastern Chad and even to the heart of the Central African 
Republic.  It accounts for nearly two-thir ds of Africa's total cotton production. 
29. Out of the 12 leading African cotton-producing countries, eight are in West Africa.  The rest 
of Africa's cotton is distributed among four zones along a North-South strip stretching from the Nile Valley to South Africa.  The most important zone is that of the Nile Valley as Egypt has been the 
leading African producer on aver age for the past five years. 
30. The contemporary geography of African cotto n is quite different from the reality that 
prevailed in the 1960s.  Following independence, West Africa accounted for an average of only 
15 per cent of African production compared to near ly 40 per cent for Egypt and 20 per cent for East 
Africa.  Cotton policies implemented from the 1970s within the francophone zone largely explain the 
development of cotton in this area. 
31. Although cotton production in Africa is not signi ficant on a global scale, a large number of 
African countries remain heavily dependent on cotto n.  For example, cotton accounts for 60 per cent 
of foreign exchange earnings in Benin.  Betw een 1990 and 2007, West African countries reported 
cotton yield per hectare at approximately 1.1 tons.  Despite the fact that African yields globally remain below the ones of other producing countr ies, they have seemed to improve recently 
(+15 per cent in the 2000s compared to the average of the years 1990s).  Cotton production and productivity levels vary considerably among African  countries (e.g. yield in Chad is 0.6 tons 
per hectare on average compared to Nige r where it reaches 1.95 tons per hectare). 
32. Besides West African countries, the case of Egyp t deserves special consideration.  Indeed, 
production and productivity levels were remarkably higher in Egypt than in any other African cotton 
producing country.  Egypt produced nearly 740,000  tons of cotton over the 1990-2007 period (about a 
fifth of the continental production).  In term s of productivity, between 1990 and 2007 its yield 
per hectare was at 2.4 tons, that is to say, Egypt produced per hectare more than double the cotton of 
the average West African countries.  This perform ance originates in the fact that cotton is grown 
under irrigation in Egypt, a way of cultivation that is generally not used in West Africa.  
 1990-2000  2000-2007  2007  
Agricultural output (t/ha) 1.03 1.19 0.99 
Cotton fibre yield (t/ha) 0.41 0.39 0.35 
Output at cotton gin (%) 40% 33% 35% 
 
Source :  UNCTAD secretariat (Data: ICAC (fibre yields) and FAO (seed yields)). 
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  A. MAJOR WEST AFRICAN COTTON PRODUCING COUNTRIES  
Country Area 
(000 ha) Production 
(000 metric tons) Yield 
(kg / ha) 
Burkina Faso  475 185 390 
Nigeria  407 95 233 
Mali  250 100 400 
Chad  200 44 221 
Benin  197 96 485 
Cameroon  160 69 430 
Cote D'Ivoire  133 50 375 
Togo  100 23 225 
Senegal  38 19 500 
Source :  Cotton World Statistics November 2008, International Cotton Advisory Committee, USA. 
B. DETAIL OF TRAINING COURSES FOR SCIENTISTS FROM WEST AFRICAN COTTON PRODUCING 
COUNTRIES  
33. The Central Cotton Research Institute, Multan will provide training in different disciplines of 
cotton research and development to the scientists from OIC Member States and other African Cotton 
Producing Countries.  The training programmes w ill include: a) Cotton Production and b) Cotton 
Protection aspects.  The duration of various progra mmes vary from 4 to 12 weeks.  The best time of 
training would be during the crop season.  In Pakist an, cotton crop is sown during April through June 
and harvested during September-October.  It is advisa ble that scientists intending to obtain training in 
cotton production and protection techniques may visit the CCRI, Multan from April to November.  This will facilitate them to get practical training al ong with the laboratory and field experimentation.  
34. The detail of each component along with training duration is given hereunder: 
a)  Cotton Production System
 
Course 
No. Title of Course Description of Course Duration 
CA-1 Cotton irrigation 
management - Method of sowing techniques; 
- Techniques for measuring of irrigation water; - Physiological indicators for water stress; - Use of osmo-protectants for irrigation water 
management; and 
- Use of quantitative methods for rational use of 
irrigation water. 4 weeks 
CA-2 Weed control in cotton - Identification of cotton weeds; 
- Cultural control of cotton weeds; 
- Use of pre- and post-emergence weedicides 
for weed control; 
- Weedicide applica tion techniques; and 
- Methods for quantifying the intensity of 
weeds. 4 weeks WT/CFMC/27 
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  Course 
No. Title of Course Description of Course Duration 
CA-3 Advancements in cotton 
production technology - Methods of cotton sowing; 
- Seed preparation; - Testing quality of cotton seed; - Selection of cotton varieties in different 
ecological zones 4 weeks 
CBG-1 Breeding techniques for 
development of high 
yielding cotton varieties - Documentation of crossing programme; 
- Intra-specific hybridization programme; - Harvesting of cross pollinated bolls; and - Greenhouse studies for development of F1 
hybrids. 12 weeks 
CBG-2 Development of 
commercial hybrid cotton - Maintenance of genetic male sterile lines; 
- Maintenance cyto-plasmic male sterile lines 
i.e. A-Line, B-Line and Restorer; 
- Crossing among best combiners to develop 
hybrids with good hybrid vigour; and 
- Harvesting and maintaining of hybrid/cross 
seed in Seed Bank. 12 weeks 
CBG-3 Maintenance of Cotton 
Gene Pool - Maintenance of Gene Pool in Cold Room 
according to ISO Standards; and 
- Seed treatment and storage techniques. 12 weeks 
CG-1 Techniques to grow the 
seed of wild species and induction of polyploidy 
in cotton - Pre-sowing treatment of cotton seed of wild 
species; 
- Methods of pre-sowing treatment; - Getting started techniques for germination of 
cotton seed of wild species; 
- Synthesis of inter-specific hybrids; 
- Technology of colchicines treatment to induce 
polyploidy; and 
- Cytological characterization. 12 weeks 
CG-2 Inter-specific 
hybridization to transfer desirable traits of wild 
species into upland 
cotton - Wild species of cotton as a potential resource 
to reduce the effects of  biotic and abiotic 
stresses; 
- Inter-specific hybridizatio n to transfer traits 
into upland cotton; 
- Crossing diploid wild species with diploid 
cultivated species; 
- Crossing diploid wild species with upland 
cotton to synthesize triploid; 
- Crossing tetraploid with upland cottons; and - Use of plant growth hormones to reduce fruit 
shedding. 12 weeks 
CG-3 Chromosomal studies of 
Gossypium species and 
species hybrids - Fixing the flower buds of the gossypium 
species and species hybrids in the Carnoy's 
fixative; 
- Studies on various stages especially 
metaphase-I and anaphase-I chromosomes; 
- To familiarize the univalent, bivalent, trivalent 
and quadrivalent chromosomes; and 
- To ascertain the relationship between different 
genomes of cotton species. 12 weeks  WT/CFMC/27 
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  Course 
No. Title of Course Description of Course Duration 
FT-1 Techniques for analysis 
of cotton fibre, yarn and yarn spinning - Testing of cotton fibres; 
- Principle and operation of testing instruments; - Methodology for standard laboratory and 
sample preparation techniques; 
- Yarn spinning for different counts; and - Testing of yarn. 12 weeks 
FT-2 Assessment of cotton 
fibre properties - Cotton fibre structure; 
- Instrumental techniques (High Volume 
Instrument, Low Volume Instrument, Fine-
ness Maturity Tester, Pressley Strength Tester, 
Stelometer, Fibrograph). 12 weeks 
PPC-1  Strategies for Efficient 
Nutrient Management in Cotton  - Soil and Plant analysis; 
- Nutrient application on the basis of test 
reports; 
- Fertilizer application time/method; - Organic Manures/Green Manuring; - Fertilizer use efficiency; - Growth Regulators; - Plant indicator for nutrient needs; and - In-season nutrient management. 10 Weeks 
PPC-2  Hands on Training of 
Advanced Laboratory Instrumentation  - Spectroscopy (Spectrophotometer, Atomic 
Absorption Spectroph otometer, etc.); 
- Gas Chromatography; - Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass 
Spectrometer; 
- Flame photometer; 
- Infrared Analyzer IR 470, Electro Ultra 
filtration, Leaf area meter, Infrared Gas Photosynthesis system, Chlorophyll meter. 12 Weeks 
PPC-3  Sustainable Cotton 
Production under Water 
Stress Environment  - Physiological basis of drought tolerance; 
- Irrigation scheduling (NAWF, Stem Green 
Portion, LWP); 
- Gas exchange characteristics; - Water relations (Leaf Water Potential, 
Osmotic Potential, Turgor Pressure); 
- Chemical and Biochemical agents to improve 
drought tolerance in cotton; and 
- Drip irrigation. 8 Weeks 
PPC-4  Physio-Chemical 
Indicators of Heat Induced Tolerance in 
Cotton  - Plant growth and development; 
- Fruit production pattern; - Cell injury and Cell Membrance 
Thermostability; 
- Anther Dehiscence and Pollen Viability; - Ionic composition; - Plant Mapping; and - Nutrient elements to improve thermo 
tolerance. 8 Weeks WT/CFMC/27 
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  Course 
No. Title of Course Description of Course Duration 
PPC-5 Cotton Plant Mapping: A 
Tool for In-season Water/Nutrient 
Management  - Quantifying seasonal pattern of growth and 
development; 
- In-season irrigation and nutrient management; - Application of empirical techniques for crop 
growth analysis; and 
- Predicting cotton production with respect to 
crop growth. 8 Weeks 
 
b) Cotton  Protection  System  
Course 
No. Title of Course Description of Course Duration 
ENTO-1 Insecticide Resistance 
Management (IRM) - Bio-assays techniques; 
- Protocol for resistance monitoring; - Synergism and evaluating synergistic rations; - Mechanism of resistance; and - Resistance management strategy. 8 weeks 
ENTO-2 Integrated Pest 
Management (IPM) - IPM concepts; 
- Components of IPM programme; - Development of IPM system; and - Adoption IPM programme by the farmers. 12 weeks 
ENTO-3 Biological control of 
cotton pests - Concepts and application of bio-control; 
- Identification of bio-control agents; - Biology and impact of bio-control agents; and - Conservation / rearing of bio-control agents. 12 weeks 
PP-1 Laboratory methods 
used in plant 
biotechnology  - Extraction of DNA from plants; 
- Extraction of DNA from insects; - Polymerase chain reaction (PCR); - Enzyme linked immunosarbant assay 
(ELISA); and 
- Detection of Bt genes through ELISA in 
cotton. 12 weeks 
PP-2 Cotton diseases 
management - Proper identification of cotton diseases; 
- Cultural and bio-control of cotton diseases; - Seed treatment; and - Management techniques for different cotton 
diseases. 4 weeks 
PP-3 Cotton leaf curl virus 
disease management - Whitefly transmission techniques; 
- Graft transmission techniques (through 
petiole, bud and approach grafting); 
- Isolation of causal organism with different 
techniques / media; 
- Purification and multiplication of isolated 
organism; 
- Identification of pathogens through 
stereoscope and microscope; and 
- Management techniques for cotton leaf curl 
virus disease. 12 weeks  WT/CFMC/27 
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  APPLICATION  FORM 
CENTRAL  COTTON  RESEARCH  INSTITUTE,  MULTAN,  PAKISTAN 
OIC  COTTON  CENTER  OF  EXCELLENCE  (ASIA  REGION) 
  
1. Title of Course............................................................................................................. ... 
 2. Duration (Number of Weeks).........................................................................................  3. Language Requirement (English)................................................................................... 
 
4. Name and Designation of the Participant.......................................................................  5. Qualification............................................................................................................... .... 
 
6. Research Experience (years).......................................................................................... 
 7. Name of Institution........................................................................................................  8. Full postal address: .................................. .............................. ...................... .................. . 
 (a) Country:.................................................................................................................. .. 
 (b) Telephone:................................................................................................................  
 (c) Fax:...................................................................................................................... ..... 
 (d) E-mail:……………………………………………………………………………..  (e) Website:.................................................................................................................. .. 
 
9. Commencement of the Course....................................................................................... 
  
 
Director 
Central Cotton Research Institute 
Old Shuja Abad Road, Multan, Pakistan 
Phone:  (92-61) 9200340, 9200341 
Fax:  (92-61) 9200342 
E-mail: ccri.multan@yahoo.com 
Web:  http://www.ccri.org.pk 
 
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  V. FINANCIAL PHASING 
A. G
OVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN 'S CONTRIBUTION  
Cost Sr. 
No. Item Pakistan 
Rs. Million US$ 
i) Laboratory Facilities   
    a) Equipments  0.200 2,500 
    b) Chemicals 0.500 6,100 
    c) Glassware 0.150 1,900 
ii) Greenhouse Facilities 0.200 2,500 
iii) Field Experimental Facilities 0.100 1,300 
iv) Hostel Facilities  0.100 1,300 
v) I.T. Facilities (Computer, Printer, Internet, Fax etc.) 0.050 610 
vi) Transportation Facilities (Field vis its to Agriculture Institutions, Farms 
and excursion trips) 0.100 1,300 
 Sub-Total for One Trainee 1.400 17,510 
 
 Total GoP Contribution for 15 trainees for 30 days per year 21.000 262,650 
 
 Total GoP Contribution for 5 Years 105.000 1,313,250 
 
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  B. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE DONOR AGENCY  
Cost Sr. 
No. Item Pakistan 
Rs. Million US$ 
1. Training of scientists from African countries at CCRI, Multan 
a) Number of persons to be trained = 15 per year 
b) Duration of training course = 4 weeks (30 days)   
i) Air Travel Cost from West Africa to Multan, Pakistan 
(Rs. 120,000 x 15 persons) 1.800 22,000 
ii) Cost of Meals for the Scientists staying at the Institute Hostel 
(Rs. 500 per day per person) (Rs. 500 x 15 persons x 30 days) 0.225 3,000 
iii) Daily Allowance for the Trainees 
US$150 per day (US$150 x 15 persons x 30 days) 5.535 67,500 
iv) Incidental Charges US$ 50 per day (US$ 50 x 15 persons x 30 days) 1.845 22,500 
v) Participation in Conferences / Workshops in Pakistan 0.100 1,300 
vi) Remuneration for the scientists and staff engaged in training 
programmes 0,100 1,300 
 Sub-Total 9.605 117,600 
2. Visit of Scientists from CCRI, Multan to OIC Member States and 
African Countries 
a) Number of visiting scientists  = 5 per year 
b) Duration of stay = 2 weeks (15 days)    
i) Air Travel Cost from West Africa to Multan, Pakistan 
(Rs. 120,000 x 5 persons) 0.600 7,500 
ii) Hotel Stay for 15 nights (US$100 x 5 persons x 15 nights) 0.600 7,500 
iii) Daily Allowance (US$200 x 5 persons x 15 days) 1.300 15,000 
iv) Incidental Charges US$50 per day (US$50 x 5 persons x 15 days) 0.310 3,750 
 Sub-Total 2.810 33,750 
3. Organizing Conferences/Seminars 
a) Duration of Workshop = 3 days 
b) Number of persons = 15 foreign + 20 local  
c) Holding of Workshop = Annual   
a) Cost for Foreign Participants   
i) Air Travel Cost (Rs. 120,000 x 15 persons) 1.800 22,000 
ii) Hotel Stay for 03 nights (US$100 x 15 persons x 03 nights) 0.370 4,500 
iii) Daily Allowance (US$150 x 15 persons x 03 days) 0.550 6,750 
iv) Incidental Charges (US$50 x 15 persons x 03 days) 0.200 2,250 
b) Workshop Holding Expenses    
i) Stationery and workshop material 0.500 6,100 
ii) Food expenses 0.500 6,100 
iii) Printing of Pro ceedings 0. 300 3,700 
 Sub-Total 1.300 15,900 
4. Cost for Training Material   
i) Training Manual (Technical Material, Carrying Bag, Pen/Pads, CDs, 
Flash Drives etc.) 0.300 4,000 
 Sub-Total 0.300 4,000 
 GRAND TOTAL (1+2+3+4) FOR ONE YEAR 14.015 171,250 
 
 COST FOR FIVE YEARS 70.075 856,250 
 
Note :  The duration of course varies from 4 to 12 weeks.  The cost indicated above covers period of four weeks. 
The expenses for each course may be determined  according to the duration of the course.  
 
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