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Adoption of genetically engineered upland cotton in the United States, by trait, 2000–25

by Laura Dodson
12/12/2025

Biotechnology
Cotton and Wool

An area chart shows the adoption of genetically engineered cotton varieties from 2000 to 2025.

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Adoption of genetically engineered upland cotton in the United States, by trait, 2000–25. HT indicates herbicide-tolerant varieties; Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) indicates insect-resistant varieties (containing genes from the soil bacterium Bt). Stacked varieties include those with both HT and Bt traits.

Adoption of genetically engineered upland cotton in the United States, by trait, 2000–25

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