Cotton cannot be eaten directly, but it can be made into oil for consumption. The main function of cotton is to make fabrics of various specifications. Cotton fabrics are strong and wear-resistant and can be washed and ironed at high temperatures. Cotton absorbs and dehumidifies quickly, making it comfortable to wear.

The main and by-products of cotton have high utilization value. As the predecessors said, "Cotton is a treasure all over the body." It is not only the most important fiber crop, but also an important oil crop, a high-protein food crop, a raw material for textiles, fine chemicals, and an important strategic material.

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Cotton types:

1. Rough staple cotton

Rough staple cotton is cotton with thicker fibers and shorter length. type. Asian cotton and African cotton are often collectively referred to as shag cotton. It is now rarely grown.

2. Long-staple cotton

Long-staple cotton is named after its long fiber. It is also called Sea Island cotton. It is a cultivated cotton species and belongs to the genus Gossypium of the Malvaceae family. Long-staple cotton has a long growth period and requires a lot of heat. Under the same heat conditions, the growth period of long-staple cotton is 10-15 days longer than that of upland cotton.

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