The multi-adversity resistance (MAR) program is based upon the principle that some level of resistance to all adversities encountered by the seed, seedling, and mature plant is necessary to attain increased yields. Resistance to seed and seedling diseases is one of the most important traits that cotton must possess to establish a healthy and uniform stand. Many of the MAR cultivars have such traits. The objective of this study was to compare and evaluate the response of 15 cultivars for several traits contributing to stand establishment in Rhizoctonia solani Kuehn infested soil at two temperatures.