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Effects of irrigation and planting geometry on cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) fiber quality and seed composition
By Fan Qin on Feb 10, 2021

[Background] Cotton fiber quality and seed composition play vital roles in the economics of cotton production systems and the cottonseed meal industry. This research aimed to examine the effects of different irrigation levels and planting geometries on fiber quality and seed composition of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). We conducted a 2-year study...

Cotton germplasm improvement and progress in Pakistan
By Fan Qin on Feb 10, 2021

[Abstract] Cotton (Gossypium spp.) contributes significantly to the economy of cotton-producing countries. Pakistan is the fourth-largest producer of cotton after China, the USA and India. The average yield of cotton is about 570.99 kg.hm− 2 in Pakistan. Climate change and different biotic stresses are causing reduction in cotton production. Transg...

Decisions Taken in a Special Executive Committee Meeting held online on 08 January, 2021
By Fiaz Ahmad on Jan 19, 2021

MINUTES OF THE ICRA-EC SPECIAL MEETING 8.00 to 10.00 AM Eastern Time, 8 January 2021 A special online meeting of the ICRA Executive Committee was held at 8.00 to 10.00 AM on 8 January 2021. At the outset, the chair and the ICRA EC members unanimously recorded their deep gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Michel Fok for his commendable contrib...

COTTON WEBINAR 5th EDITION 3 February 2021
By Keshav Kranthi on Jan 15, 2021

COTTON WEBINAR 5th Edition, 8.00 to 10.00 AM (Eastern Time) 3 February 2021 Prof. Jonathan F. Wendel: Topic: Genes, Jeans, and Genomes; what we now know about the Evolution of Gossypium and the Origin of the Polyploids Dr. Edward (Ed) M. Barnes: Topic: Increasing Automation & Robotic Applications in Cotton

Identification of candidate genes controlling fiber quality traits in upland cotton through integration of meta-QTL, significant SNP and transcriptomic data
By Fan Qin on Dec 22, 2020

[Background] Meta-analysis of quantitative trait locus (QTL) is a computational technique to identify consensus QTL and refine QTL positions on the consensus map from multiple mapping studies. The combination of meta-QTL intervals, significant SNPs and transcriptome analysis has been widely used to identify candidate genes in various plants. [Re...

Insect resistance management in Bacillus thuringiensis cotton by MGPS (multiple genes pyramiding and silencing)
By Fan Qin on Dec 22, 2020

[Abstract] The introduction of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton has reduced the burden of pests without harming the environment and human health. However, the efficacy of Bt cotton has decreased due to field-evolved resistance in insect pests over time. In this review, we have discussed various factors that facilitate the evolution of resistance...

COTTON WEBINARS 6 January 2021
By Keshav Kranthi on Dec 19, 2020

COTTON WEBINARS WCRC-7 Monthly Plenary Lecture Series FOURTH EDITION  Time & Date: 8.00 to 10.00 AM (Eastern time, Washington DC) 6 Jan 2021   Prof. Hezhong Dong,  Director and Senior Principal Scientist, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China Topic: ACHIEVING HIGH YIELDS & FINE QUALITY COTTON WITH AGRONOMIC TECHN...

Dr. Michel Fok Resignation
By M. Rafiq Chaudhry on Dec 11, 2020

Dear Researchers; I am extremely shocked on the resignation of Dr. Michel Fok. He was with me from the very beginning for the formation of ICRA. Michel is a big supporter of cooperation among researchers. I found him always coming forward with new ideas and willingness to work with anybody who extended him a hand. His contributions to the work o...

Resignation
By Michel Foklook on Dec 10, 2020

Time has come After having joined the Executive Committee since the inception of ICRA, hence for about ten years, I thought it was time for me to step out as I am at a few months to be retired.  So, I have just sent my letter of resignation (mfok_resignation) to the Executive Committee. My decision to leave my position earlier than scheduled...

Genetic map construction and functional characterization of genes within the segregation distortion regions (SDRs) in the F2:3 populations derived from wild cotton species of the D genome
By Fan Qin on Dec 7, 2020

[Background] Segregation distortion (SD) is a common phenomenon among stable or segregating populations, and the principle behind it still puzzles many researchers. The F2:3 progenies developed from the wild cotton species of the D genomes were used to investigate the possible plant transcription factors within the segregation distortion regions (S...

A project worth consideration
on Dec 4, 2020

An Australian initiative of global relevance The project is called "Intimidation and voice of research scientists" and is self-clear by its title. It is based on a survey that is elaborated and endorsed in the following documents: endorsement letter2-compressed 2020 Participant INFORMATION SHEET-2019459_V2 Participant INFORMATION SHEET-20194...

DOSSIER OF CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO ICRA-EC 2021-24
By Keshav Kranthi on Dec 2, 2020

Dear friends, please find the Dossier of the Candidates nominated for election to the ICRA Executive Committee 2021 to 2024. The Ballot papers are being sent to all ICRA members for voting from 2 December to 7 December on SurveyMonkey. Best Regards

COTTON WEBINARS 2 December 2020
By Keshav Kranthi on Nov 19, 2020

COTTON WEBINARS WCRC-7 Monthly Plenary Lecture Series  INAUGURAL LECTURES  Time & Date: 8.00 AM (Eastern time, Washington DC) 7 October 2020   Prof. Rattan Lal, World Food Prize Laureate 2020. Professor of Soil Science Ohio State University, USA Topic: SOIL HEALTH   Prof. Bruce Tabashnik, Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award 2020, Ent...

Calibration of HVI cotton elongation measurements
By Fan Qin on Nov 18, 2020

[Background] The strength of cotton fiber has been extensively studied and significant improvements in fiber strength have been made, but fiber elongation has largely been ignored, despite it contributing to the energy needed to break fibers, which affects fiber handling and processing. High Volume Instruments (HVI) measure fiber elongation but hav...

Bt cotton seed purity in Burkina Faso: status and lessons learnt
By Fan Qin on Nov 16, 2020

[Background] Since the commercial release of Bt cotton in Burkina Faso in 2009, the issue of seed purity in producers’ fields has rarely been addressed in an unbiased and objective manner. The potential for contamination of conventional seed varieties with Bt traits and the consequent threat to the continuation of organic cotton production has been...

Executive Committee (EC) Election/Nomination Terms of Reference
By Keshav Kranthi on Nov 15, 2020

ICRA EC Nomination Form
By Keshav Kranthi on Nov 15, 2020

Apprehending the potential of BABY BOOM transcription factors to mitigate cotton regeneration and transformation
By Fan Qin on Nov 5, 2020

[Abstract] Since the advent of transgenic technology, the incorporation of gene(s) encoding traits of economic importance in cotton is being practiced worldwide. However, factors like recalcitrant nature of cotton cultivars, in vitro regeneration via tissue culture (especially via somatic embryogenesis), genotype dependency, long and toilsome proto...

Cotton N rate could be reduced further under the planting model of late sowing and high-density in the Yangtze River valley
By Fan Qin on Nov 5, 2020

[Background] An optimal N rate is one of the basic determinants for high cotton yield. The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal N rate on a new cotton cropping pattern with late-sowing, high density and one-time fertilization at the first flower period in Yangtze River Valley, China. A 2-year experiment was conducted in 2015 and 2016...

Phenylpropanoid metabolism and pigmentation show divergent patterns between brown color and green color cottons as revealed by metabolic and gene expression analyses
By Fan Qin on Oct 27, 2020

[Background] Naturally-colored cotton has become increasingly popular because of their natural properties of coloration, UV protection, flame retardant, antibacterial activity and mildew resistance. But poor fiber quality and limited color choices are two key issues that have restricted the cultivation of naturally-colored cotton. To identify the p...