upland cotton
Definition
Noun: 1. A species of cotton plant: A commercially important plant (Gossypium hirsutum) native to tropical America but now widely cultivated, especially in the United States, known for producing a type of cotton with relatively short fibers (staple). * Upland cotton is the most widely planted species of cotton in the world.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer's fields were planted entirely with upland cotton.
- The textile mill primarily processes fiber from upland cotton.
- Upland cotton is more resistant to certain pests than other varieties.
Advanced Usage
- In agricultural contexts: The term is used to distinguish this common commercial species () from other types like Pima or Egyptian cotton (), which have longer staple fibers.
- While Pima cotton is prized for its silky feel, upland cotton accounts for over 90% of global production.
Variants and Related Words
- Gossypium hirsutum (n): The botanical Latin name for the upland cotton plant.
- Short-staple cotton (n): A descriptive term for the fiber produced by the upland cotton plant, contrasting with "long-staple" or "extra-long staple" cotton.
Synonyms
- Common cotton
- American cotton (in specific historical/geographic contexts)
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Boll (n): The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton. bolls contain the lint and seeds.
- Staple (n): Refers to the average length of a batch of cotton fibers. is characterized by a shorter staple length.
Noun
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native tropical American plant now cultivated in the United States yielding short-staple cotton
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