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ReviewFrontiers in plant science2025

Advances in cotton harvesting aids.

Zhangshu Xie, Xuefang Xie, Yeling Qin, Dan Yang, Zhonghua Zhou, Qiming Wang, Aiyu Liu, Xiaoju Tu

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Review in Frontiers in plant science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Zhangshu Xie *Cotton Research Institute, Agronomy College, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China.
Xuefang Xie *Rubber Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, China.
Yeling Qin *Cotton Research Institute, Agronomy College, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China.
Dan YangPlanting (Farming) Development Management Unit, Jingzhou County Agriculture and Rural Bureau, Huaihua, China.
Zhonghua ZhouCotton Research Institute, Agronomy College, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China.
Qiming WangCollege of Biological Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China.
Aiyu LiuCotton Research Institute, Agronomy College, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China.
Xiaoju TuCotton Research Institute, Agronomy College, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

During the cotton harvesting stage, the application of chemical harvest aids, such as thidiazuron and ethephon, facilitates cotton defoliation and boll maturation, serving as a crucial management tool in modern cotton cultivation systems. This paper reviews recent advancements in cotton defoliation and ripening research; delves into the physiological mechanisms underlying defoliation, boll maturation, and cotton fiber development; and summarizes the effects of major defoliants and herbicide-type desiccants on plants. It also explores the roles of hormones and genes that are involved in the defoliation process and identifies the key factors influencing the effectiveness of harvest aids. Additionally, this paper offers recommendations and scientific prospects for optimizing cotton defoliation and ripening technologies in the future. Through these contributions, it aims to provide valuable insights for the research and application of efficient harvesting of mature cotton, stimulate innovation in cotton defoliation and ripening technologies, enhance the quality and yield of cotton, reduce labor costs, and contribute to the sustainable development of the cotton industry.

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cottondefoliationharvesting aidsresearch progress and directionsripening

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PMID40343122
PMCPMC12058488

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