ABSTRACT

Fiber to yarn conversion process in cotton has been affected by several factors which include harvesting methods, postharvest technology, and other factors affecting fiber quality. The fiber quality of cotton can be improved by different breeding techniques. Research work on harvest methods and improvement of fiber quality is being done through various approaches and many advancements have been made that need to be assembled together. Therefore, in this chapter, recent approaches and their efficiency are being presented. A brief review of recent researches is given to introduce the current state of the research on harvesting methods and on improving fiber quality which can be reconsidered in novel ways.