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Cotton Fiber Development Studies at Suboptimum Temperatures 1
Author(s) -
Hessler L. E.,
Lane H. C.,
Young A. W.
Publication year - 1959
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/agronj1959.00021962005100030001x
Subject(s) - crystallinity , cellulose , fiber , sugar , fiber crop , agronomy , materials science , chemistry , malvaceae , biology , food science , composite material , biochemistry
Synopsis Cotton grown under adverse environment showed a close relationship between cellulose, reducing sugar ratio and temperature deficiency. Low temperatures during boll development caused reduced cellulose synthesis and the accumulation of sugars in the boll, indicating temperature dependence of cotton fiber production. Fiber properties varied with boll development and from early to late season. High correlation between cellulose and crystallinity, and between crystallinity and strength for developing cotton bolls show the relation between chemical structure and fiber development.