Geography
How is frost harmful for the growth of cotton plant?
Indian Agriculture Cash Crops
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The cotton plant is extremely sensitive to frost and late spring or early autumn frosts can kill the plant and destroy the crop. The soil temperature below 20°C reduces root growth thus retarding plant growth.
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