Relationships Between Fiber Length Distribution and Fiber Maturity

Cotton breeding programs have developed new germplasm with a staple length suitable for ring spinning for use in Texas. Of course the improvement in staple length, with all other fiber properties held constant, represents significant progress. But the basic requirement is to produce germplasm that is balanced in terms of fiber properties and that fits a market need. We will examine the impact of fiber maturity on fiber length distribution with a focus on short fibers.