Plants respond to infection by increasing the levels of several proteins, known as PR (pathogen response) proteins (Ward et al., 1991).

Original aims of the project are listed below: (i) To continue evaluation of the insect resistance of a range of cotton genotypes, including lines derived from crosses of promising HPR varieties with high yielding com

An industrial shed (9 x 12m) with concrete flooring and roller door access was constructed at ACRI in November 1998. The shed was sited in close proximity to other sample processing buildings.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES: * To use standard bioassay techniques to establish the particular resistance I susceptibility profiles of Australian native and B-biotype B. tabaci.

The focus of this project included several aims.