Square Feeding By Bollworm in Dual Gene Cottons: Reason for Concern?

Tuesday, March 17, 2015: 3:27 PM
Magnolia G (Beau Rivage Resort & Casino)
Jeff Gore , Delta Research and Extension Center, Mississippi State University, Stoneville, MS
Gus Lorenz , Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, Dept. of Entomology, University of Arkansas, Lonoke, AR
Don Cook , Delta Research and Extension Center, Mississippi State University, Stoneville, MS
Dual gene Bt cottons have been commercially available for several years.  Historically, square feeding was rare in Bt cotton.  However, square feeding by small bollworm larvae has incresed in recent years. Historical trends in square feeding and injury by bollworm in dual gene cotton will be discussed.
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