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If done properly, raising cotton does not harm soil any more than any other crop. As with any crop, good stewardship of the farmland is critical. That means the farmer must always consider soil conservation, soil compaction, potential for nutrient depletion, pollution prevention, and many other factors.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt isn't. Cotton is a good source of natural fibre for making clothes from, for instance.
However, overexposure to raw cotton fibers can cause lung disease and even early death. It did just that in cotton mills of the 1800's, until the mill owners started putting proper employee protections in place.
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What pests are harmful to the cotton plant?
Boll weevils are harmful to the cotton plant. Also birds and Spiders are harmful to them. White flies cover the cotton balls in a sticky liquid called "honeydew" that is expensive to get off. They also suck the sap out of them. Bollworm, pink bollworm, and lygus bug are some more.
How farming Cotton harmful to the soil?
The Cotton requires mass amounts of nutrients and sucks it from the soil, which is why farmers usually use crop rotation when producing cotton
What other insectsare harmful to cotton plants?
cattipilarsand boll weevils
What pests are harmful to the cotton plant besides boll weevils?
bollworm, pink bollworm, lygus bug
Why does acid dye not dye cotton?
Because acid is very harmful to the cotton and acid spoil the cotton and convert it to Hydration cellulose also the acid cause separation of chains of cellulose in the cotton. If we want to emaciate the cotton we use H2So4.and acid dyes usually need acid PH from 2 to 3. And as i said before it emaciate the cotton.
How is normal cotton production harmful to the environment?
it uses more insecticides than any other crop that is grown
What other pests are harmful to a cotton plant besides the boll weevil?
White flies, certain spiders, and birds.
Inventions can sometimes harm society can you think of any invention that has been harmful why do you think it was invented?
The Cotton Gin... It was intended to help the South produce cotton, it really helped the spread of slavery. :(
How is cotton farming harmful to the soil and what was done to keep the soil usable?
Cotton plants require masive amounts of nutrients and they suck all the nutrients from the soil, what has been done to keep the soil useful is cotton farmers have begun crop rotating.
Is the Organic Cotton Dots & Roses Duvet eco friendly?
Organic Cotton Dots & Roses Duvet is made from 100% organic cotton using low eco-impact dyes. It is Eco-tex certified, so you can be sure it does not contain chemicals harmful to human health or the environment..
Is it harmful to eat cotton thread?
If you eat a thread and when it comes out from the other end, it purifies your insides. Both biologically and spiritually. -- Tenacious D
What are other ways insects are harmful to cotton?
Insects can be very harmful to cotton in a variety of ways. These include:Eating the leaves and stems of cotton plants reducing the overall yield.Spreading disease and insects through their saliva and feces.Damaging the fibers of the cotton reducing the quality of the fabric.Insects can also harm cotton indirectly by competing for resources with the cotton plants including nutrient uptake and pollination. In addition some insects such as aphids can act as a vector for plant viruses which can cause serious damage to the cotton crop.
