Gossypium Hirsutum (Noun)
Meaning
Native tropical American plant now cultivated in the United States yielding short-staple cotton.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Gossypium hirsutum is a native tropical American plant that has been cultivated in the United States for centuries to produce short-staple cotton.
- The fibers of Gossypium hirsutum are commonly used in the textile industry to make various clothing and fabric products.
- Gossypium hirsutum is the most widely cultivated cotton species in the world, accounting for about 90% of global production.
- Cultivation of Gossypium hirsutum in the southern United States began in the 18th century and remains a significant agricultural industry today.
- Genetic research on Gossypium hirsutum has led to the development of new varieties with improved fiber quality and disease resistance.