Cotton gene technology eyes synthetic competitors' turf

Mike Foley
September 15 2017 - 9:00am
Cotton researchers want to tap exciting gene technology to develop varieties with marketable qualities in their fibres, like non-iron cotton shirts, to compete with the growing synthetic fibre industry.
Cotton researchers want to tap exciting gene technology to develop varieties with marketable qualities in their fibres, like non-iron cotton shirts, to compete with the growing synthetic fibre industry.

COTTON like lycra? Natural fibres for a non-iron shirt, or even a waterproof jacket?

Mike Foley

Mike Foley

National rural reporter

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