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Cotton: Origin, History, Technology, and Production. Edited by C. Wayne Smith and J. Tom Cothren. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1999, 850 pp., Clothbound $185.00
Cotton is grown in 17 states in the southern United States, and in many countries throughout the world. The plant has a fascinating history of origin and domestication, and has been intimately involved in human history, particularly in the United States. It is grown for fiber, oil, feed, and industrial chemicals. This book, with 50 authors and 850 pages, is a significant resource for individuals and organizations interested in a reference book on many aspects of cotton.
The book is divided into four sections. The...