RESEARCH ON SHEEP WOOL PRODUCTION UTILIZATION.

Although India ranks fifth in number of sheep in the world, its per unit production is very low, largely due to the marginal conditions under which the sheep are raised. Important regions and breeds are discussed as well as research aimed at improving the industry. Breeds are classified by fiber diameter and other properties, such as stap..

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FLAX FOR REINFORCEMENT.

The institute Textile de France has been studying specially treated flex as a possible reinforcement in composites to replace more costly aramids. Plastics, concrete, and graphite may be reinforced with this flax.

HOW TO MEET COTTON NEEDS IN 2000 AD. PART 2.

To improve cotton crops in India, research and development must examine seed quality and farmer education. Using certified seeds will help to increase the yield per hectare. The government is encouraged to investigate efficient irrigation schemes and more effective water utilization in rainfed regions. Many cotton losses are attributed to..

LATERAL MIGRATION CONTROL DURING DRYING USING METHYL CELLULOSE

Lateral reagent migration during controlled drying was quantitatively assessed Methyl cellulose was used to control migration during the drying of knitted cotton fabrics impregnated with crosslinking reagents. Methyl cellulose in aqueous solution has a unique property of forming a gel when heated. During drying, the reagent solution gels ..

COTTON IN THE 1990S.

The National Cotton Council is dedicated to improving the productivity and quality of United States cotton. Genetic engineering has resulted in strains that are resistant to herbicides and pests. Narrow row planting has optimized the use of water and nutrients, and helped to control weeds. Barcodinging has been applied to ginning to facil..

NEW FIBER CLASSIFICATION.

TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SURVEY -- COTTON PLANTING INTENTIONS.

Cotton farmers will plant more upland cotton this year due to increased demand and improved prices. Lower soybean prices have contributed to the increase in upland cotton planting in several areas. The USDA reports that planted land could increase to 12 million acres. The amount of upland cotton to be planted in the Mid-South, Texas, the ..

RAW MATERIAL CONSUMPTION.

World raw material consumption figures for 1967-1987 are divided into the categories of raw cotton, cellulosic, and fibers.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN COTTON.

The Mississippi Delta is using the GOSSYM-COMAX computer program to produce cotton crops with improved characteristics. The program simulates weather, soil, and agricultural practices needed to produce a desired cotton crop. This program helps the grower to determine the amount of water and nitrogen needed by he crop. It also helps the gr..