This project examined genetic variation in Helicoverpa populations using variation in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and variation in quantitative traits, and was supported by ARC as well as CRDC.

This project was initiated in 1991, following concern expressed by local cotton growers about suspected high insecticide resistance at St George.

Funded by the Cotton Research and Development Corporation under the general topic "Physical and Chemical Studies of Cotton Fibre Maturity", the project has focused on searching for links between the morpholo

Objectives To enhance technology transfer between researchers, consultants and farmers and to develop approptiate commercial technology for farmer adoption.

Growing other crops in rotation with cotton appears to offer the best prospect for long term viability of the cotton industry.