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Heat-sensitive v. heat-tolerant flowers

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Breeding can improve the climate resilience of cotton plants. On the left, a heat-sensitive or heat-sterile flower, with shortened filaments, flat pollen sacs, and no pollen. On the right, a flower bred for heat tolerance showing normal development, and plenty of pollen grains. From Breeding Better Cotton.