Cotton Research Institute

Dynamic Interfacial Catalysis: Calcium Hydroxide Drives Lignocellulose Depolymerization and Structural Reconfiguration toward High-Efficiency Fermentable Sugar Production

Abstract Mild pretreatment conditions and high solids loading are essential for the cost-effective conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels and bioproducts. However, the mechanisms underlying efficient cell wall deconstruction under such conditions remain poorly unders...

Functional Analysis of GhRNG1L Reveals Its Positive Role in Drought Tolerance Mediated by GhDREB2B in Cotton

Drought stress is a major abiotic factor limiting cotton yield and quality. RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligases play central regulatory roles in plant stress responses; however, the functions and regulatory networks of this gene family in cotton drought response remain largely unclear...

Egyptian cotton: harnessing genetic diversity, molecular tools, fiber anatomy, and innovation for a climate-smart future

Abstract Egyptian cotton, derived primarily from Gossypium barbadense L., has shaped the country’s agricultural economy and international reputation for nearly two centuries. Among these, the Giza varieties—renowned for their exceptional fiber length, fineness, and strength—have...