CONTRIBUTIONS OF SCIENTISTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SALT-TOLERANT COTTON HYBRIDS: ADVANCES IN BREEDING, MECHANISMS, AND AGRONOMIC PRACTICES IN UZBEKISTAN
Abstract
The contribution of scientists to the development of salt-tolerant cotton hybrids, particularly in Uzbekistan, has been significant over the past few decades. Researchers have focused on improving cotton’s resistance to saline soils, which has become an increasingly critical issue due to land salinization in arid regions. The scientific community's efforts can be categorized into several key areas:
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