Cotton cannot be eaten directly, but it can be made into oil. The main function of cotton is to make 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.

Extended data

Cotton type:

1, coarse cotton

Coarse wool cotton is a kind of cotton with coarse fiber and short length. Asian cotton and African cotton are usually collectively referred to as coarse cotton. It is rarely planted now.

2, long-staple cotton

Long-staple cotton is named after its long fiber, also known as sea island cotton, which is a cultivated cotton variety and belongs to Malvaceae. Long-staple cotton has a long growth period and needs a lot of heat. Under the same heat condition, the growth period of long-staple cotton is longer than that of upland cotton 10- 15 days.

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