Question

Which cotton species is recognized as "American cotton" or "Upland cotton" and has an allelotetraploid chromosome number?

A Gossypium arboreum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Gossypium herbaceum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Gossypium hirsutum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Gossypium barbadense Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Explanation:   Gossypium hirsutum is commonly known as "American cotton" or "Upland cotton" and has an allelotetraploid chromosome number of 2n=4x=52. Its fiber length ranges from 18.0 to 23.0.

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