Drought is an important abiotic factor that is affecting crop production worldwide. Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is an important fibre affected by drought. Identifying cotton lines that are drought tolerant is crucial for breeding for drought tolerance in cotton, hence this experiment was undertaken to evaluate 12 lines of cotton for drought tolerance, viz:
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