Broadcast Newsline: November 14, 2007
Universities used to spend years collecting data on conventional cotton varieties, but since the introduction of biotechnology new varieties are coming to the market so fast that university researchers are only getting to collect one or two years of data before the varieties are released.
This week’s Cotton Newsline is 3 cuts. All cuts are Dr. Mike Milam, Agronomy Specialistfor theUniversity of Missouri Extension Service.
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Universities used to spend years collecting data on conventional cotton varieties, but since the introduction of biotechnology new varieties are coming to the market so fast that university researchers are only getting to collect one or two years of data before the varieties are released. Dr. Mike Milam, Agronomy Specialistfor theUniversity of Missouri Extension Service says this lack of data is one of the biggest concerns that universities have with variety testing.
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Researchers now have to look at the technology the plant contains and determine how it will work for producers in their area. Roundup Ready Flex was introduced in 2006.
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In the trials, Milam is also looking at the Liberty Link technology.
