Duration: 10/01/2000 to 09/30/2006

Administrative Advisor(s):

NIFA Reps:

Non-Technical Summary

Statement of Issues and Justification

Related, Current and Previous Work

Objectives

1. To acquire, curate, characterize, and evaluate the species, races, and genetic types of Gossypium (cotton).
   
2. To develop, maintain, and distribute molecular genetic, genetic, and cytogenetic tools for the evaluation and enhancement of cotton germplasm.
   
3. To adapt and develop methodologies to evaluate, modify, and utilize cotton germplasm.
   
4. Germplasm enhancement for biotic and abiotic stress resistance and agronomic traits.
   
5. To refine and develop cotton breeding and variety testing methodologies and techniques.
   
6. To develop cotton bioinformatic systems.
   
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Methods

Measurement of Progress and Results

Outputs

Outcomes or Projected Impacts

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Projected Participation

View Appendix E: Participation

Outreach Plan

Organization/Governance

Literature Cited

Attachments

Land Grant Participating States/Institutions

AL, AR, GA, LA, MS, NC, NM, TX

Non Land Grant Participating States/Institutions