Natural and Man-made Evolution of Sustainability of Cotton Production and Processing over the Centuries in the World

Authors

  • S. S. Narayanan Vidyasagar Foundation, Inspire, Plot#21, Sector 1, Huda Techno Enclave, High Tech City Road, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (500 081), India
  • Ratikanta Maiti Vibha Seeds, Inspire, Plot#21, Sector 1, Huda Techno Enclave, High Tech City Road, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (500 081), India
  • Parchuri Vidyasagar Vibha Seeds, Inspire, Plot#21, Sector 1, Huda Techno Enclave, High Tech City Road, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (500 081), India

Keywords:

Evolution, sustainability, cotton crop, Bt-cotton

Abstract

Cotton is a premier textile fiber and one of the most competitive crops in global agri­culture. Though primarily considered as fiber crop cotton is also an important source of oilseed and livestock feed besides providing several other by-products. In fact all parts of the cotton plant are used. Cotton is in harmony with the environment today than ever before. Invention of gin, development of Bt-cotton, etc. are man-made evolution which helped cotton to sustain productivity and global competitiveness. The success story of cotton is that of natural and man-made evolution of sustainability of cotton production and processing over the centuries in the world. The article provides a fas­cinating glimpse into the evolution and sustainability of cotton crop over the centuries around the world. 

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Published

2023-04-24

How to Cite

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Narayanan SS, Maiti R, Vidyasagar P. Natural and Man-made Evolution of Sustainability of Cotton Production and Processing over the Centuries in the World. IJBSM [Internet]. 2023 Apr. 24 [cited 2025 Sep. 21];2(Jun, 2):163-70. Available from: https://ojs.pphouse.org/index.php/IJBSM/article/view/130

Issue

Vol. 2 No. Jun, 2 (2011)

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