Cotton provides products of unlimited uses. High precision and optimum environment are required to grow cotton owing to its sensitivity to environmental conditions and biotic stresses. Intensive research has been carried out to provide solutions to constraints that hinder successful cotton production. This book brings together the recent developments that have been achieved in order to harvest the highest cotton yields all across the world. China, India, USA, Pakistan, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Turkey and Australia are the major cotton producing countries in the world. A great diversity exists among the management practices followed in these areas for cotton production. In addition to origin, history and role of cotton in global economy, this book comprehensively discusses the recent advances in management practices, the agronomic challenges and the solutions in the major cotton producing areas of the world. Keeping a focus on the global context, sufficient details have been provided regarding cotton crop management. These details are not limited to the choice of cultivar, soil management, fertilizer and water management, pest control, cotton harvesting and processing. Cotton Production is an essential book for students taking courses in agronomy and production systems as well as a reference for agricultural advisors, extension specialists, and professionals.?
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