By Muhammad Luqman
Be it 50 varieties of grapes experimentally cultivated in Pakistan’s Potowar region or taste bud tingling mangoes, the exhibition arranged in the historic city of Lahore is reflective of agricultural prowess of Punjab province.
Agricultural technologies including the ethylene chamber for ripening of mangoes is also a centre of attraction for the visitors.
“ We have secured almost fifty varieties of grapes for otherwise barren lands of the potowar region. We have been successful in adapting the varieties in Pakistani environment,” says Dr. Muhammad Tariq, Director Barani Agriculture Research Institute (BARI), Chakwal.
The exhibitors at the show have pinned a lot hopes on the event. But they believe that Pakistan’s horticultural exports can increase manifold if only traceable commodities are grown in this part of the world.
The Cotton Research Institute (CRI) Multan has been able in developing colour varieties of the cotton. Lint of different hues including blue, red and black were also put on display.
