Spatial Layout of Cotton Seed Production Based on Hierarchical Classification: A Case Study in Xinjiang, China

Cotton seed production is the main form of agriculture in Xinjiang, China. Unreasonable distribution cotton results a waste water, land, and human resources. In this study, we established hierarchical classification integrating method; investigated spatial suitability climate, land water resources, infrastructure; examined risk planting history; integrated history to produce layout for early-maturing (EMC), early–medium-maturing (EMMC), long staple (LSC) Xinjiang. The indicated that appropriate areas EMC, EMMC, LSC are 6.4 × 105, 5.5 3.6 105 ha, respectively. By combining suitable three species, concluded superior most area producing or located western Tarim Basin. sub-suitable mostly distributed northern This research provides good solution selection base; however, adoption will depend on actual preference market factors.