棉花是新疆的一大优势。由于新疆光热资源丰富,棉花不仅产量高,而且质量好,吐鄯托和南疆多数地区还可种植长绒棉,是我国最好的长绒棉基地。1987年兵团工作会议确定“七五”后三年集中力量,发展棉花生产,到1990年棉花总产达到400万担,作为振兴兵团经济的突破口,这是带有战略意义 Cotton is a big advantage in Xinjiang. Due to the abundant light and heat resources in Xinjiang, cotton is not only high in output but also of good quality. Tuotiao Tuo and most areas in southern Xinjiang can also grow long-staple cotton, which is the best long-staple cotton base in China. In 1987, the working conference of Corps decided that in the three years after the “Seventh Five-Year Plan”, it will concentrate on developing cotton production. By the year 1990, the total output of cotton will reach 4 million. As a breakthrough in boosting the economy of the Corps, it is of strategic importance