How wild cotton on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula could improve crops worldwide

A local news story from Texas, reported by Houston Pub Media.

Local News · Texas · October 15, 2026

From Houston Pub Media

Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world's dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a treasure trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient.

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