The effects of drying temperature and neutralization on the germination of cottonseed by the dilute acid delinting method were studied. Chamber-air temperatures greater than 70C Decreased germination. When the air temperature of the exhaust pipe was monitored, delinting at 55C or 60C did not affect germination and vigor. However, when the exhaust-air temperature was raised to 65C, germination and vigor were significantly decreased, particularly in the low quality lot. Neutralized seed samples germinated significantly higher than not-neutralized samples.