Instrument fibre tests indicate that there is no difference between the fibre from transgenic Bt cotton and non transgenic. However there is assumed concern from the spinning and textile sector.

This project aims to provide fibre quality assessments for the Australian cotton breeding program and related projects by the operation and maintenance of a fibre testing laboratory at ACRI.

This report presents the results of a six month investigation into the need for and feasibility of developing an automatic moisture measuring system for cotton.

Transportable weigh scales are currently located at Narrabri (NSW Ag.) and Dalby (QDPI). These units are very useful for measuring yields from trials located on cotton farms.

This project aims to support numerous cotton research projects by enabling the production of experimental crop at ACRI.