Fertilizing Of Cotton Seed Oil Plant in Egypt

Fertilizing Of Cotton Seed Oil Plant in Egypt
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • Does Egypt still produce cottonseed?
  • Since 2017, the Egyptian government has taken control of the production and distribution of cottonseed, which was handled by the private sector in the past. The change was made in an effort to restore seed purity and cotton quality.
  • Where are cotton seeds planted in Egypt?
  • The seeds of this category of Cotton are only planted in a very small area to the north-east of the Nile delta. The reason is the perfect relative humidity combined with the unique fertility of the land . Every year in Egypt, the Cotton is planted in April when the temperature is quite mild.
  • Where does cottonseed oil come from?
  • Most cottonseed oil comes from India these days, were cotton crop products are a large export. The refining process involves pressing cotton seeds and removing toxic compounds like gossypol (which suppresses male potency in humans and animals).
  • What type of cotton is grown in Egypt?
  • Of the lower long-staple varieties grown in the Delta region, Giza 94 is the most widely grown accounting for 63 percent or 365,714 ha. Giza 86, accounting for 18 percent of Egypt’s total cotton production or 102,420 ha and is the second most produced.