The cotton fruit is one of the most important commodities in California. It contains seeds and fibers which are used in a variety of industries ranging from cosmetics to cattle ranching. In the following pages, the anatomy and development of the cotton fruit will be discussed. Fruit Anatomy Fruit Development Seeds Seed Fibers

Introduction | Flowers&Fruit | Roots | Stems | Leaves © Thomas L. Rost 1998 Section of Plant Biology Division of Biological Sciences UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS