In southeast Turkey's GAP project - insects are low, yields are high Intensification of production will increase insect populations

摘要

Cotton is one of the major agricultural commodities in Turkey. The cultivated area for last season was close to 750,000 ha., producing nearly 800,000 tons of lint. All areas are irrigated. While export of lint is negligible, imports are estimated as high as 300,000 tons for 1998.