Abstract: Shengwu 538 is a glandless cotton variety derived from the hybrid Han91 line and 207 line using a pedigree selection method. It is characterized by high yield, fine quality, disease resistance, drought and water lodging tolerance, early maturation and extensive adaptability. Its average lint yield is 1179 kg/ha and Lint yield before frosting is 1098kg/ha, which is equal to that of Jimian 20 (normal variety). Single boll weight is 5.3g. Seed index is 10.6 g. Lint is 40.2 percent. The content of gossypl is much lower than that of the international hygiene standard (0.02%-0.04%). It is high resistant to Fusarium Oxysporum and tolerant to Verticillium dahiae. It is suitable for planting in the yellow river region. In addition, it has been developed to produce glandless cotton sprouts. It is better than other bean sprouts in nutrition value and taste. The glandless-cotton-sprouts technology has received the national patent.

Key words: Cotton, Breeding, Shengwu 538, Utilization