: Over an 84-day delay, the study observed significant reductions in reflectance ( Rd, -8.4% ) and yellowness ( +b, -9% ).

: While lint percentage (LP) might see a slight numerical increase in some seasons, this is typically offset by the overall loss in fiber quality and marketability.

Research conducted by experts, including those from the Argentine National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) , highlights several critical impacts of delayed harvesting: