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Bookmark or Share- History of cotton - WikipediaCotton has been cultivated and used by humans for thousands of years, with evidence of cotton fabrics dating back to ancient civilizations in India, Egypt, and Peru.
- USDA ERS - Cotton Sector at a GlanceU.S. cotton is mechanically harvested using specialized equipment. Seed cotton—fluffy white fiber that includes seeds—is harvested from the field and pressed into round bales or large modules for transport to a gin. During the ginning process, cotton fibers are separated from the seeds, cleaned of foreign material, and pressed into bales of ...
- What Is Cotton? A Complete Guide to the History ... - MasterClassCotton is a natural fiber derived from cotton plants whose use dates back to the fifth millennium B.C. Cotton is a staple textile of the fashion industry. Every closet probably houses a large percentage of cotton items, be it plain cotton, dyed cotton, or cotton mix.
- Cotton - WikipediaCotton (from Arabic al-qutn) is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective case, around the seeds of the cotton plants of the genus Gossypium in the mallow family Malvaceae. The fiber is almost pure cellulose, and can contain minor percentages of waxes, fats, pectins, and water. Under natural conditions, the cotton bolls ...
- Cotton - University of UtahLearn all about cotton and its many uses. The traits of modern cotton have been shaped by both natural and artificial selection. Why Study Cotton Genes? When scientists understand which genes influence which traits, they have the potential to make cotton plants with better characteristics.
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