2026-07-28T03:55:45Zhttps://oai.catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in/oai:archives.ncbs.res.in:/repositories/2/archival_objects/264572026-02-26T11:42:18ZArchives at NCBSTata Institute of Fundamental ResearchAR-003-1.AR-003-0015https://catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in/repositories/2/archival_objects/26457University of JammuThe Silk Cotton Tree, March, 1964March, 19648.0 SheetsengLatnThis pamphlet provides a practical guide to cultivating the silk cotton tree, especially the improved Ceiba pentandra variety. It explains propagation through seed, nursery preparation, transplanting techniques, spacing, and maintenance. The tree is valued for its light, fluffy cotton used in stuffing materials and has good market demand. Once mature, each tree can yield around 7 kg of clean floss and up to 700 g of seeds annually. With minimal care, it offers a supplementary source of rural income, especially for women and children. Published by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.Access Level 1: Online. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/accessCopyright may not have been assigned to Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences. Permission for reproduction or distribution must be obtained in writing from the Archives at NCBS (archives@ncbs.res.in). The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. The user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before use of material and material may only be reproduced for academic and non-commercial use.University of Jammu STEM Pamphlets and Papers, AR-003