Cotton is a dicotyledonous plant, which likes heat, light, drought and waterlogging, and is suitable for planting in loose and deep soil. Cotton is the seed fiber of Malvaceae, which is native to subtropical zone. The plant is shrubby and can grow to 6 meters high in tropical areas, usually 1 to 2 meters. The flowers are milky white, turn dark red shortly after flowering, and then wither, leaving a small green capsule called cotton boll. There are cottonseed in the cotton boll, and the fluff on the cottonseed grows from cottonseed hulls and fills the inside of the cotton boll. The cotton peach splits when it matures, revealing soft fibers. The fiber is white to white with yellow, about 2 to 4 cm long and contains about 87-90% cellulose. The countries with the highest cotton production are China, the United States and India.
Cotton can be made into fabrics of various specifications. Cotton fabric is durable and can be washed and ironed at high temperature. Cotton cloth absorbs and dehumidifies quickly and is comfortable to wear.
The main and by-products of cotton have high utilization value, as the predecessors said, "cotton is full of treasures." It is not only the most important fiber crop, but also an important oil crop, high-protein food crop, textile and fine chemical raw materials and important strategic materials. Therefore, efforts must be made to increase cotton production, do a good job in comprehensive utilization, increase production and increase value, so as to increase the income of cotton farmers and meet the needs of national economic development in many ways.
Another sexual use is skin care and anti-wrinkle beauty products.
Cotton is also an important nectar source plant;