The research into aphid bio-control in cotton has documented the agents attacking cotton aphid in southern and central Queensland, and provided an indication of their relative importance.

Cotton Bunchy Top is a disease of cotton that was first reported in the 1998-99 cotton season. Symptoms of the disease include shortening of internodes and petioles, .

This report aims to review the literature, particularly past and current cotton-funded research,, to:, 1. describe biodiversity and the role of biodiversity in cotton production systems;, 2.

The project has made significant contributions to further our understanding of causes

and consequences of climate variability and climate change.

The CRDC $2000 to put towards attending the 42nd Beltwide Cotton Conference in San

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This project was designed to assess the potential of a plant derived antifungal gene (NaD1) for control of cotton pathogens. The NaD1 gene codes for a small protein called a plant defensin.

This research project involved the development and application of crop simulation tools to assist with crop management within the cotton industry.

The aims of the project were: (1) Use composted cotton gin trash and pelletised cotton gin trash to

monitor soil response and soil nutrition benefits; (2) Establish experimental woodlots of

2. List the project objectives and the extent to which these have been achieved., 1. Monitor the diversity and distribution of strains of Fov in cotton growing areas in Australia.

Five sites representing the main cotton growing soil types in the Lower Macquarie Valley were selected and soil sampled in late October and May 2004.

Stinkbugs are emerging pests in cotton. In conventional cotton the use of broad-spectrum insecticides to kill Helicoverpa spp.

This project aimed to identify factors that could substantially influence Bt efficacy in, transgenic cotton. Cry1Ac protein concentration in cotton leaves was measured quantitatively, using a commercial ELISA assay.

Temperature plays a critical and complicated role in the growth and development of cotton.

The Australian cotton industry is heavily dependent on chemical insecticides for pest control.

CRDC's Annual Operating Plan for 2004–06 (AOP): the second annual operating plan under the CRDC's Strategic R&D Plan 2003–2008.

Knowledge is one of our most valuable and intangible assets.

Submerged water plants (aquatic macrophytes) are a desirable component of shallow lakes and wetlands, and management activities should be directed to ensure their continual presence.