2006 Australian Cotton Conference

Presentations and papers from the 2006 Australian Cotton Conference.

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Hydrological behaviour of a Palaeochannel system under irrigation

Vanags, Chris, Vervoort, Willem, Bennett, Diana (2015-08-05)

Small palaeochannels located in irrigated cotton fields have been identified as areas of potential high deep drainage (Triantafilis et al. 2003).

Cotton Crop Management for Better Fibre Quality in Dryland Situations

Bange, Michael (2006-08-10)

Australian cotton fibre is exported into a dynamic and competitive market and we need to ensure an ever-improving product to meet the demand from spinners.

Molecular factors in pathogen-cotton interactions leading to Black Root Rot and disease control

Pereg-Gerk, L., Al-Jaaidi, S., Coumans, J, Moulynox, J., Katz, M., Backhouse, D., Nehl, D. (2006-08-10)

Black root rot is a seedling disease caused by the soilborne fungal pathogen Thielaviopsis basicola. It is a significant threat to cotton and other crops in Australia, especially in cooler areas and seasons.

Benchmarking what triggers mirid sprays in cotton - the results from the pilot study

Whitehouse, Mary (2006-08-10)

The survey was a pilot study as a precursor for an industry wide survey to be conducted in the coming season. Below are the results of the study.

Which Row Spacing Yields Best?

Roche, Rose, Bange, Michael, Vaessen, Scott, Hely, Tony (2006-08-10)

In 2005-06 we began investigations comparing the yield and maturity response of 38 cm (15') row spacings and conventionally spaced cotton while attempting to manage the two row spacings for Pix and nitrogen manag