Applied DNA claims breakthrough in cotton provenance tracking
07/12/2021
The company presented initial data for the determination of Egyptian cotton fibre, yarn and fabric origin using the combination of cotton genomics and isotopic analysis (IA) at an American Apparel and Footwear Association event.
Applied DNA intends to publish its methodology and data upon completion of its manuscript.
The programme, an ongoing applied genomics strategy to identify genomic markers, has identified a biomarker specific to Giza 94, the largest planted Egyptian cotton varietal used in the production of premium cotton textiles.
The company claims it has proven for the first time that the geographic origin of cotton can be definitively ascertained via genotyping, a process of determining minute differences in the DNA of living matter.
Dr James Hayward, CEO of Applied DNA, said: “The industry is seeking to find a fast, accurate and immutable means of establishing cotton origin to address concerns of cotton authenticity and provenance. Through geoTyping, we are working to bring the same level of fidelity to cotton from the US, India, Australia and China.”
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