EMERGENCE, EVOLUTION, AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF FINE-FIBER COTTON VARIETIES IN THE COTTON SECTOR OF UZBEKISTAN

This article analyzes the emergence of fine-fiber cotton varieties in Uzbekistan’s cotton sector, their formation process, and their role in the country’s agricultural system. It provides information on the scientific research conducted during the Soviet period aimed at developing fine-fiber cotton production, including new directions in plant breeding and the creation of high-yielding and industrially significant varieties. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of these varieties in enhancing the economic potential and export capacity of the textile industry. Based on historical sources, archival documents, and modern scientific research, the article examines key stages in the development of cotton production in Uzbekistan.