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REVIEW article

Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol.
Sec. Industrial Biotechnology
Volume 12 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1376353

Seed treatment: an alternative and sustainable approach to cotton seed delinting

Provisionally accepted
Laviza T. Zahra Laviza T. Zahra 1Fariha Qadir Fariha Qadir 1HIRA KAMAL HIRA KAMAL 2Nosheen Zahra Nosheen Zahra 1Arfan Ali Arfan Ali 3Muhammad M. Zafar Muhammad M. Zafar 4Abdul Razzaq Abdul Razzaq 1,5*Xuefei Jiang Xuefei Jiang 4
  • 1 University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • 2 Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, United States
  • 3 FB Genetics Four Brothers Group Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • 4 School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan Province, China
  • 5 Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing, China

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    This review article delves into the vital aspects of cotton, emphasizing its global significance as a crucial agricultural commodity. The paper comprehensively explores the composition of cotton and surveys the diverse methods employed for the removal of cotton lint from seeds. Conventional delinting methods, including mechanical and chemical approaches, are scrutinized in terms of their advantages and drawbacks. However, the primary focus of this review is on highlighting the emerging significance of biological delinting methods. By harnessing the power of microbial enzymes and organisms, biological approaches offer a promising alternative for efficient lint removal. The authors discuss the environmental advantages associated with biological delinting, positioning it as a sustainable solution that mitigates the ecological impact of traditional methods. Furthermore, the article contextualizes these delinting methods within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and underscores the importance of adopting eco-friendly practices in the cotton industry to align with SDG goals. By accentuating the potential of biological delinting in contributing to sustainable agriculture and responsible production, the review advocates for a paradigm shift towards more environmentally conscious approaches in the cotton sector. Overall, the article aims to provide a comprehensive perspective on cotton delinting methods, emphasizing the pivotal role of biological alternatives in fostering a sustainable and goaloriented future for the cotton industry.

    Keywords: Cotton, Delinting, Sustainable development goals, biological delinting, chemical delinting

    Received: 25 Jan 2024; Accepted: 15 Aug 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Zahra, Qadir, KAMAL, Zahra, Ali, Zafar, Razzaq and Jiang. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Abdul Razzaq, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing, China

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