BRIDGING COTTON RESEARCH GAPS FOR A RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE COTTON SECTOR IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

This review identifies and prioritizes key research gaps in the global cotton sector, with a specific focus on challenges facing Pakistan's cotton production. The article synthesizes gaps found in existing literature, methodologies, theoretical frameworks, data verification, and practical implementation. It highlights that the most critical issues facing Pakistan's cotton sector include genetic limitations, poor seed quality, pest management failures, and the impacts of climate change. The review also notes that these challenges are compounded by weak institutional support, insufficient investment, and a lack of effective farming practices. This analysis emphasizes that addressing these interconnected gaps requires strengthening collaborations, adopting innovative research techniques, and implementing targeted policy interventions to foster a more sustainable and equitable cotton sector.