Project objectives ( i) Conduct Verticillium wilt disease grading of F2 progeny from the intra-specific crosses G. hirsutum Sicala V-1 x Siokra 1-4 and Acala Royale x CS 50 and the inter-specific cross G.

To replace the aging automatic weather station at the Australian CottonResearch Unit

Cotton industry participants Peter Cottle and Harvey Gaynor recently graduated from Course 5 of the Australian Rural Leadership Progra

Information on the distribution of rainfall (the key driving variable for inland populations of H. punctigera) has been obtained from the Bureau of Meteorology.

The study underlying this report was concerned with taking samples of seedcotton from the field and tracking them through the stages of ginning, spinning, and fabric production.

project objectives To investigate the use of cotton-processing wastes as organic soil amendments for cotton production. Establish field-trials with composted gin-trash to: a.

Purpose: The workshop brought together soil researchers to discuss: existing research; issues arising; new developments; gaps and future directions.

For the fourth season, the CRDC have commissioned a survey to examine the impact of, INGARD Cotton, (by Monsanto) on pesticide use in the Australian cotton industry.

In 1999, CRDC provided funding to CSIRO to purchase a custom built trailer to transport planter or plot harvester to remote experiment sites.

One hundred & seventy people were given training in soil assessment and management Hands-on training in soil management was given to one hundred & seventy members of the Australian cotton industry at a series

Outline the background to the project.

The objectives of this project were: (i.) To modify the existing structure analysis program Solicon 3.0 so that it is functional on all personal computers (PCs); and (ii.) To widely distribute and demonstrate the conv

Project objectives : Providing fibre quality assessments for the Australian cotton breeding program and other projects.

OBJECTIVES* To confirm the identity of the species of the apple dimpling bug and develop alaboratory protocol for mass rearing of the insect.* To conduct detailed studies of the insect's life cycle, behaviour and

Objectives * To compare the distribution of Helicoverpa life stages on conventional and INGARD cotton varieties in relation to sampling protocols.

Objective of the visit 1. To attend the 21st International Congress of Entomology Conference and present a paper on beneficial insects conservation and development of IPM in cotton in Australia. 2.

The aim was to develop and pilot a coordinated, national ChemCert Groundrig Spray Applicators Training course which meets the needs of groundrig spray operators (contract and farmer) in both cotton and grains industri

A walk-in cool room was originally planned to be part of the new cotton breeding/pathology wing at the Australian Cotton Research Institute but was deleted during the construction phase due to budget constraints.

Objectives The objectives were to produce a pocket sized booklet which contained important BMP information for groundrig operators, including growers operating their own rigs.

This report has been prepared as a cotton management tool for the cotton growers and their consultants in the Darling Downs Cotton Management Group.