An Update on New Chemical Test Methods to Detect Dye Resistant Neps in Raw Cotton

M.D. Watson, F.L. Carter, and A.E. Cloninger, Jr.


 
ABSTRACT

An update on dyeing test methods to estimate the incidence of dye resistant neps in raw cotton is discussed. Test development has been directed toward finding simple dyeing equipment to allow more laboratories to run the procedure. Methods of evaluating tested samples are discussed and directions for improving evaluation are outlined. Working definitions of neps, dye resistant neps, bulk maturity and localized maturity are given.



Reprinted from 1991 Proceedings Beltwide Cotton Conferences pp. 878 - 879
©National Cotton Council, Memphis TN

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