HIGHLIGHTS * Participation in a conference with 632 delegates from 47 countries addressing all aspects of cotton production. * Presentation of a paper entitled ..

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

Following standard CSIRO Tender Procedures, a new John Deere 8100 Tractor was purchased from Peel Valley Machinery Service, Narrabri against CSIRO purchase order number BP004778 dated 9September1999 at a cost of $121

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

The key elements of the research were l) to determine the distribution and diversity of parasitoids of Bemisia tabaci already in Australia 2) to determine whether these parasitoids have the potential to control SL W.

Project Aims: Purchase a new portable photosynthesis system to support projects investigating cotton responses to waterlogging, heat tolerance, insect damage, nutrient supply and exogenous hormones

This report examines available deposition data and assesses the performance of two mathematical models in predicting the relative drift profile of UL V and EC formulations of endosulfan as used in the Australian cotto

This study used molecular biology approaches to investigate the biosynthesis of gossypol at the genetic level.

Objectives 1) Monitor the distribution of Fusarium wilt in cotton growing areas.

There were at least ten commercial fields of Ingard in the 1996/97 season with low efficacy pre flowering and requiring up to three insecticide sprays.

Objectives: 1) develop methods and techniques to assess soil salinity and identify irrigation inefficiencies at the field scale 2) develop inexpensive methods and techniques to estimate groundwater recharge rate on a

This project was designed to: * Review all available sources of analytical and research data regarding the binding and potential for remobilisation of endosulfan on bottom sediments * Based on the results of the revie

Plants in Action ADAPTATION IN NATURE, PERFORMANCE IN CULTIVATION

Research in this project was conducted over 3 years to investigate a range of issues related to improving the management of pests in cotton, especially through the early season.

In response to requests by local grower organisations in CQ, the Cotton Research & Development Corporation (CRDC) commissioned research project DAQ81C to address GMAC and NRA concerns regarding the effectiveness o

OBJECTIVES OF TRAVEL: * To examine ways in which plant pathologists and practitioners control black root rot in cotton in the USA, including the use of biofumigation crops such as onion or hairy vetch, disinfestation

To investigate the SAR response in cotton and to evaluate a range of biotic and abiotic stimuli under both glasshouse and field conditions against Verticillium and Fusarium wilts and Altemaria leaf spot.

The Kimberley region of Western Australia is one of the most prospective for a significant expansion of the Australian cotton industry into northern Australia.

tour was undertaken to the USA by four members of the Australian Cotton CRC National Extension team.

The objects of the seminar were: * To bring together research and extension staff from within the grains and cotton Industries to exchange information about their respective research, development and extension program