Cotton plant development and plant mapping (1993)

The growth and development of a cotton plant is unique among the commonly grown row crops in the United States. Understanding cotton's growth and development pattern is very important for timely management in the short-season environment commonly experienced in Missouri. Cotton is a semi-tropical, perennial plant that has been bred and cultivated for production as an annual plant under a wide range of temperate environments. With a good understanding of how a cotton plant grows and develops, growers will be better prepared to predict how cotton will grow and to make good management decisions. This publication provides information about cotton plant development and plant mapping.David W. Albers (State Extension Specialist-Cotton, Delta Center)Reviewed October 199

Cotton tillage and planting guidelines (1994)

Tillage operations performed prior to planting cotton should make a firm, well-drained seedbed that will provide a warm environment for seed germination and vigorous seedling growth. Since cotton is a semi-tropical, perennial plant, it grows very slowly early in the growing season compared to other Missouri crops such as corn and soybeans. This publication gives tilage and planting guidelines for cotton in order to help farmers provide a seedbed that will allow the young seedling to get off to the best start possible.David W. Albers (State Extension Specialist-Cotton, Delta Center), David L. Reinbott (Area Farm Management Specialist, Scott County)New March 199

Plant growth regulators for cotton (1994)

Several new plant growth regulators have come on the market for use in cotton in recent years. These plant growth regulators have given growers a new opportunity to influence cotton growth to their advantage. However, this opportunity goes only as far as the ability of the grower to understand and use them properly.David W. Albers (State Extension Specialist-Cotton, Delta Center), C. Tim Schnakenberg (Mississippi County)New March 1994Includes bibliographical reference

Cotton harvest aids (1994)

Removing leaves and opening bolls with harvest aids are important components of a management plan for producing high-quality cotton fiber. When not properly managed, harvest aids may reduce yield and quality. By properly managing the time of defoliation, the crop can be prepared for a timely harvest, which is critical in Missouri's short season environment. The number of suitable hours for harvest operations decreases rapidly during the fall. With timely harvest, earlier stalk destruction can occur as an essential part of insect and disease management. The objective of this publication is to provide information on proper defoliation techniques and the available harvest aids on the market today.David W. Albers (State Extension Specialist-Cotton, Delta Center), Fred Fishel (Pesticide Application Trainer Supervisor), Jill B. Mobley (Research Specialist).New March 199

Cotton seedling diseases : answers to frequently asked questions (1994)

New March 25, 1994

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