COTTON LATEST VARIETIES

MALANG, 21/8 - KAPAS VARIETAS LATEST. Technicians of Glory, Mohammad Rifai (46), conducting pest observations on the latest varieties of findings called "Kanesia 15" in Balitas Trial Gardens (Balai Tobacco Research and Fiber Plant) - Department of Agriculture, Karangploso, Malang, East Java, Friday (21/8). The latest variety is able to produce cotton more than 3.6 tons per hectares compared to local cotton that only produces less than 1 tons per hectare. In addition, the fiber produced this variety is also stronger that is up to 28 grams per tex so it is expected to increase the production of farmers. ANTARA/Ari Bowo Holypto/Koz/nz/09.