ABSTRACT

FM 5035LL is a new cotton variety that has genetically-based resistance to the broad-spectrum herbicide, Ignite™ (glufosinate-ammonium). FM 5035LL will be commercially available in 2004 as the first LibertyLink™ variety specifically bred for the stripper-harvested cotton growing areas of the Southwestern US. The variety will be an alternative to Roundup Ready varieties and will allow for broad-spectrum, over-the-top, herbicide application (up to 80 ounces) throughout the growing season (up to 70 days pre-harvest.). Results from yield trials conducted from 2001 to 2003 show that FM 5035LL has very good yield potential, an early fruiting habit, and good storm resistance. Fiber quality of FM 5035LL is good with fiber length averaging 1.05, strength is excellent averaging 30.9, and micronaire has been within the desirable range. FM 5035LL will complement the existing product line of FiberMax varieties by providing new herbicide technology in a productive, early-mid season variety with good fiber quality.