CSD Cotton Management Knowledge Library
Safe Seed Storage
Safe Seed Storage Safe Seed Storage A suitable safe seed storage location will allow you to minimise or control the following: Temperature Humidity Ventilation Sun damage and dust Bag damage Rain, leaks and condensation Rodents Insects Theft TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY...
Defoliation
Defoliation Management A good defoliation is a key part in optimising yield, ensuring quality parameters are met whist improving picking efficiencies. There are several ways of determining when it is the best time to apply defoliants which are: Cutting the boll open:...
Verticillium Wilt Management
Symptoms of the Disease Leaf mottling, yellowing between the leaf veins and around the leaf margins. Vascular discolouration or browning, extending throughout the stem and into the petioles. Root system appears otherwise healthy. Plants may be stunted, and defoliation...
Effect Of High Temperatures On Seed Germination
With planting in Northern Australia beginning, CSD would like to share some information which may be relevant to those planting into soils with high temperatures. CSD has previously conducted a lot of research into germination at low temperatures, as the Australian...
FastStart™ Cotton Establishment Awards Case Studies: 2018 – 2022
The FastStart™ Cotton Establishment Awards recognise growers who excel in the critical first 70 days of cotton crop establishment. Open to both irrigated and dryland cotton growers, the awards celebrate those who focus on achieving strong, uniform plant stands and...