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fig: A cross-section of a Gossypium hirsutum cotton fiber that was engaged in secondary wall deposition. The specimen was prepared by cryogenic fixation and viewed in the transmission electron microscope. (Micrograph reprinted from Salnikov, V., Grimson, M.J., Seagull, R.W., Haigler, C.H. 2003. Protoplasma 221: 175-184. ( http://www.cropsci.ncsu.edu/Personnel/Haigler_Candace/)














fig: cotton fiber (http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4621416_cotton-help-insulate.html)














fig: The hollow shape of the cotton fiber encapsulates the spilled hydrocarbon (http://www.wildberryenvironment.com/bioremediation.html)


Cotton products using weaving & braiding




















fig: Fabric ( http://www.tailordave.com/?p=Shirts&o=Materials)