{"product_id":"cotton-origin-history-technology-and-production-hardback-9780471180456","title":"Cotton; Origin, History, Technology, and Production (Hardback) 9780471180456","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCotton\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eOrigin, History, Technology, and Production\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eC. Wayne Smith (Edited by), CW Smith (Author), J. Tom Cothren (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471180456, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 15 September 1999\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e872 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.8 x 18.6 x 5.3 cm, 1.74 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"This text is a remarkable, Scholarly work. In the preface it states that the author's aim is to provide the reader with an appreciation of cotton's rich history and understanding of current technology and a glimpse of its future. The book certainly makes a valiant effort to cover a wide range of subject concerning cotton.\" (E-Streams, Volume 4, no. 6 - June 2001)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHere is a vital new source of \"need-to-know\" information for cotton industry professionals. Unlike other references that focus solely on growing the crop, this book also emphasizes the cotton industry as a whole, and includes material on the nature of cotton fibers and their processing; cotton standards and classification; and marketing strategies.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eORIGIN AND HISTORY.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Origin and Domestication of Cotton (C. Brubaker, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Taxonomy and Gemplasm Resources (A. Percival, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Develpoment of the World Cotton Industry (O. May \u0026amp; K.Lege).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e History of Cultivar Development in the United States (C. Smith, etal.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THE COTTON PLANT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Morphology and Anatomy of the Cotton Plant (D. Oosterhuis \u0026amp; J.Jernstedt).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Physiology of the Cotton Plant (J. Cothren).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cotton Fiber Quality (C. Benedict, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Cotton Seed (N. Hopper \u0026amp; R. McDaniel).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Qualitative Genetics (R. Percy \u0026amp; R. Kohel).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Techniques for Development of New Cultivars (D. Calhoun \u0026amp; D.Bowman).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Future Horizons: Biotechnology for Cotton Improvement (A. Paterson\u0026amp; R. Smith).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION HAZARDS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Production Statistics (C. Smith).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Production Practices (J. Silvertooth, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Insect and Mite Pests of Cotton ( B. Leonard, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Diseases of Cotton (A. Bell).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cotton Nematodes (A. Robinson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Weeds and Their Control (C. Bryson, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cotton Marketing (C. Anderson).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PROCESSING AND PRODUCTS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ginning (W. Mayfield, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Classing of Fiber (H. Ramey).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Spinning Process (H. Smith \u0026amp; R. Zhu).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Yarn Preparation, Fabric Formation, and Finishing (J. Price, etal.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cottonseed Processing (S. Gregory, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Agriculture \u0026amp; farming [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Agriculture \u0026amp; farming\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Agriculture%20\u0026amp;%20farming%20%5BTV%5D%22\"\u003eTV\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52286270177560,"sku":"9780471180456","price":387.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471180456.jpg?v=1781548373","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/cotton-origin-history-technology-and-production-hardback-9780471180456","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}