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Variability in Staple Length of Some Commercial Varieties of Cotton 1
Author(s) -
Rea H. E.
Publication year - 1928
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1928.00021962002000070004x
Subject(s) - citation , mathematics , agronomy , computer science , library science , biology
The value of lint cotton is largely contingent upon certain of its marketable qualities. The length and uniformity of staple probably influence the marketable quality of lint cotton’ more than any other characteristic, with the possible exception of the grade. More emphasis is now being placed upon uniformity of length of staple than ever before, since uniformity is one of the most important characteristics contributing to the ultimate spinning value of the lint. The object of this study was to determine the uniformity in the length of staple characteristic of a number of the important cornmercial varieties commonly grown in Texas. The experiment stations have he]ped the individual farmer to select intelligently the particular variety he should plant by testing some of the more promising strains and varieties on a comparable basis. The importance ~f staple length has been emphasized in these tests. However, length of staple determinations have usually been based upon a single massed sample of lint from each variety. These observations on the length of lint have been made by licensed cotton classers and reported along with the general results of the variety test. Data bearing upon the relative uniformity of length of staple for the different varieties have not been available as a basis for improvement of this character. ~ METHODS USED