Abstract Cotton (Gossypium spp. L.) is the largest source of natural fibers in the world, with a
planted area of more than 33 million hectares in 2019. Biotic stress caused by a variety of …

Cotton (Gossypium spp. L.) is a major origin of natural fiber, and is projected at 117 million
bales worldwide for 2021/22. A variety of biotic and abiotic stresses have considerable …

Cotton is an important crop as it produces valuable textile fibre and contributes to economy
of various textile producing countries. However, cotton production is under great threat due …

Cotton industry is an important sector of the economy in all agriculture-based countries.
Nevertheless, cotton production is constantly endangered by pathogens that cause …

Genetically modified (GM) insects and herbicides resistant cotton crop was among the first
commercial transgenics to be planted on a large scale. Some of released GM cotton …

Cotton is considered as a major cash crop of the world. It earns huge foreign exchange by its
valuable products; fiber, lint, cotton seed oil, hull and a lot more. Being an important fiber …

Cotton (Gossypium spp.) is an economically very important fiber yielding crop, which is
grown almost in sixty-five countries throughout the world. Like other crops, cotton also …

Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is a significant fiber crop. Being a major contributor to the
textile industry requires continuous care and attention. Cotton is subjected to various biotic …

Developing countries are already benefiting and should continue to benefit significantly from
advances in plant biotechnology. Insect-protected cotton containing a natural insecticide …

This chapter is focused on the achievements and future prospects of cotton breeding and
related biotechnology. Traditional plant breeding has been utilized for the development of …