This project aimed to identify factors that could substantially influence Bt efficacy in transgenic cotton. Cry1Ac protein concentration in cotton leaves was measured quantitatively using a commercial ELISA assay.

Project Summaries from Postgraduate Visit

McKinnon, Buchanan, Delaney, Dodd, Humphries, Ivkovic, Lightfoot, Lowor, Machado, Najar, Speirs, Vanags, Werth, Whiffen and White

Cotton Bunchy Top is a disease of cotton that was first reported in the 1998-99 cotton season. Symptoms of the disease include shortening of internodes and petioles, .

The project has made significant contributions to further our understanding of causes

and consequences of climate variability and climate change.

This research project involved the development and application of crop simulation tools to assist with crop management within the cotton industry.