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Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix

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Agricultural Research Magazine

Breeding Better Cotton

Read this research article to see how scientists are trying to breed cotton plants to meet the needs of farmers and consumers. Consumers want durable, comfortable fabrics. Farmers want hardy, thriving plants. How can selective breeding help accomplish these goals?

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http://www.agclassroom.org/teen/ars_pdf/7_8science/2008/02breeding.pdf

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Agricultural Research Magazine

Lessons Associated with this Resource

Applying Heredity Concepts
Growing a Nation Era 1: Seeds of Change
King Cotton (Grades 9-12)
King Cotton (Grades 6-8)

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