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January 20, 2023
Getting to the Roots: The New Frontiers of Cotton Breeding
Current science recognizes the importance of root architecture in breeding drought-resilient crop varieties. Recent research has identified novel root ideotypes that would be advantageous in varied soil and climatic conditions. With the advances in genomics and the availability of new tools for root phenotyping, we have better ability to breed new varieties with beneficial root traits. In this presentation, Sruthi Narayanan reviews the importance of roots in improving cotton yields in the U.S. Southeast, current investments in root breeding, and root ideotypes that have been proposed in the literature for crop improvement.
Update of Cotton Fiber Quality Mapping
Advanced Planting Technologies Customized for Arizona Cotton
Cotton Variety Performance, Stability, and Identification: View from the Gin
Genetic and Virulence Dynamics of Fov4 and Xcm
Episode 40: Cotton Seed Quality, I
Episode 39: Cotton Variety Development, Evaluation and Selection
Episode 38: Cotton Nematode Management Across the U.S. Cotton Belt
Episode 37: A Look Back and Forward at the Texas Cotton Crops of 2023 and 2024
Corteva Agriscience Launches Enversa Herbicide
March 26, 2024
Corteva continues its drive to deliver farmer-focused solutions with the launch of Enversa herbicide. The new versatile solution received U.S. Envir… Read More
Trust Protocol Expands Regional Field-Level Grower Support System
March 26, 2024
Regional, Field-Level Team to Aid Growers Ahead of April 30 Enrollment and Climate Smart Cotton Program Application Deadline The U.S. Cotton Trust Pro… Read More
Deltapine Champions Community Support in San Antonio with Blanket Donations to Local Children’s Hospital
March 26, 2024
Deltapine Field to Closet initiative connects brands with U.S. cotton farmers for a shared purpose In a joint collaboration emphasizing community supp… Read More