Upland Cotton Flashcards

Flashcards about Upland Cotton

Gossypium hirsutum

Scientific name for Upland Cotton

Upland Cotton

A fiber crop produced in over 30 countries, representing the most important natural fiber in the world.

Malvaceae

Botanical family of Upland Cotton

Cotton Boll

What large yellow or white-cup shaped flowers matures to, which contains fibers and seeds.

Capsule

The fruit type of Upland Cotton, a 1.5-2.5 inch round light green capsule that matures to brown.

White Gold

Considered the name for cotton due to its high economic relevance.

Textile Industry

A major user of Upland Cotton to produce fabrics, industrial textiles, and home textiles

Upland Cotton Challenges

Susceptible to pests causing significant crop losses.

Upland Cotton Sustainability

Use modern seed technology, advanced research, machinery, and eco-friendly agricultural practices and Genetically modified cotton.