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An attempt has been made to examine the cross-sectional shapes of the cotton fiber along its length. For this purpose, three cottons were selected, and the cotton fibers were sectioned at four different positions—viz., one each at the two extremities (basal and apical ends), and two at the middle region. The values of circularity of the cross sections at these regions were determined from measurements of area and perimeter. It was concluded that the apical end of the cotton fiber was more circular in cross-sectional shape, and the basal end less circular than the middle region. The middle region was consistent in cross-sectional shape over a considerable length. Further, the lower value of the cross- sectional shape at the basal end was confirmed from measurement of fiber and lumen widths of the fiber.

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The Cross-Sectional Shapes of a Cotton Fiber Along its Length

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