Development in flax/hemp processed for improved comfort

Flax and hemp can be grown in all Euorpe providing a perfect alternative crop for countries with food overproduction. Both plants can be grown in a geographical zone much larger than cotton providing income for rural areas. Flax and hemp supply eco-friendly fibre for the textile industry together with other valuable products for food, pap..

Identification of animal hair fibres using DNA profiling techniques

Animal hair fibres are based on cross-linked proteins known as keratins. The major fibre in this group is sheep's wool but other fibres of considerable commercial importance are those obtained from animals such as goats (cashmere and mohair), the bactrian

Effectiveness of Polymer Film Coating of Cotton Seed in Reducing Dusting-Off.

One of the problems associated with treatment of cotton seeds with chemicals is known as dusting off, which is a loss of chemicals during handling. The use of polymer coatings on the cotton seeds has the potential to decrease dusting off. Research on the effectiveness of these coatings used two polymers, Dyancoat and Opacoat Red. Dynacoat..

Cotton Contamination Still Poses Problem.

A recent survey of cotton contamination (covering 16 contaminants) included 297 companies from 27 countries and tested 1,808 cotton samples. The most common contaminants included strings of plastic and jute/hessian. The incidence of cotton contaminants di

Economic Analysis of Insect Management Strategies for Transgenic Bt Cotton Production in South Carolina.

Analysis conducted an economic evaluation of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton technology using data from two farm trials in South Carolina. Because thresholds were not exceeded, growers did not spray for tobacco budworm (Heliothis virescens) or cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa zea). At least one application of methyl paqrathion was required..

Economics of Transgenic Cotton: Some Indications Based on Georgia Producers.

Grower concerns about the economic costs and returns associated with Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton varieties initiated a statewide field trial in Georgia comparing Bt and non-Bt cotton varieties grown in close proximity and under similar production systems. Data concerning yield, returns, and costs provided initial indications of pot..

Pakistan Cotton Production Recovers.

In 1996-1997, Pakistan will likely maintain its status as a leading supplier of raw cotton. In September 1997, industry analysts predicted that Pakistani cotton production would increase 1 percent (to 8.2 million bales) over 1995-1996, when production increased 30 percent. Several factors contributed to past production increases that may ..

Transforming Cotton Farming Habits in Turkey

An overview of cotton production in Turkey addresses planting, harvesting, ginning, and grading. Since the 1980s, the Turkish government has encouraged the breeding and adaptation of new cotton varieties, as well as research into new farming methods. Stat

Turkey Expects Major Growth in Cotton Production

Turkey's climate and soil are the primary reasons that it enjoys the second largest yields, 2.2 bales per acre, of the 16 leading cotton producing countries. The major cotton growing regions in Turkey lie in the central and eastern areas bordering Syria and Iraq. Cotton acreage will increase dramatically when water is available from a ser..

Cotton Production and Use in Pakistan and India.

Pakistan and India are two of the world's leading producers, consumers, and exporters of raw cotton. Due to pest and disease problems, Pakistan's 1996-1997 cotton crop decreased 17 percent. Cotton production in India, however, reached near record levels. The textile industry is the largest industry in both Pakistan and India. Raw cotton a..