The Influence of Fluometuron and MSMA on Cotton Yield and Fruiting Characteristics

Weed Science ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles E. Snipes ◽  
J. D. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Nonionic Surfactant ◽  
Untreated Control ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Leaf Growth ◽  
Control Plant ◽  
Cotton Yield ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Node Number ◽  
Seed Cotton Yield ◽  
Herbicide Treatments

Field experiments conducted from 1987 through 1991 at the Delta Branch Experiment Station, Stoneville, MS, determined the effect of postemergence topical applications of fluometuron and MSMA on cotton yield and fruiting. Herbicide treatments applied to cotton in the cotyledon to 1-leaf growth stage were 1.12 kg ai ha-1fluometuron plus 0.25% by vol nonionic surfactant, 2.2 kg ai ha-1MSMA, and a combination of 1.12 kg ha-1fluometuron and 2.24 kg ha-1MSMA. The commercial formulation of MSMA contained nonionic surfactant. Visual injury of cotton 14 d after treatment ranged from 14 to 28% for fluometuron, 9 to 26% for MSMA, and 22 to 34% for the combination. Seed cotton yield at the first harvest was reduced by all herbicide treatments except in 1987 and for DES 119 cotton in 1990. In 1990, yield of DES 119 cotton treated with MSMA and the combination was less than the untreated control for the second harvest interval. Cotton yield from herbicide treatments at later harvests was equal to or greater than the untreated control. Only in 1988 did all treatments reduce total seed cotton yield below the untreated control. Fiber quality was not adversely affected by the herbicides. Compared to the control, plant mapping indicated that the number of sympodial branches per plant was reduced by MSMA and by the combination for DPL 50 cotton in 1990. Averaged over 4 experiment years, herbicide treatments did not reduce total bolls per plant; percentage of bolls in first, second, or outer positions; highest sympodium with two bolls; or number of sympodium with bolls in the first or second position. However, MSMA and the combination increased node number of the first sympodia by one and 1.5 positions, respectively, when compared to the control, indicating delayed maturity.

Cover Crops Suppression of Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) in Cotton

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matheus G. Palhano ◽  
Jason K. Norsworthy ◽  
Tom Barber
Keyword(s):  
Cover Crops ◽  
Cover Crop ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Palmer Amaranth ◽  
Cotton Yield ◽  
Cotton Production ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Cereal Rye ◽  
Seed Cotton Yield ◽  
Weed Emergence

AbstractWith the recent confirmation of protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO)-resistant Palmer amaranth in the US South, concern is increasing about the sustainability of weed management in cotton production systems. Cover crops can help to alleviate this problem, as they can suppress weed emergence via allelochemicals and/or a physical residue barrier. Field experiments were conducted in 2014 and 2015 at the Arkansas Agricultural Research and Extension Center to evaluate various cover crops for suppressing weed emergence and protecting cotton yield. In both years, cereal rye and wheat had the highest biomass production, whereas the amount of biomass present in spring did not differ among the remaining cover crops. All cover crops initially diminished Palmer amaranth emergence. However, cereal rye provided the greatest suppression, with 83% less emergence than in no cover crop plots. Physical suppression of Palmer amaranth and other weeds with cereal residues is probably the greatest contributor to reducing weed emergence. Seed cotton yield in the legume and rapeseed cover crop plots were similar when compared with the no cover crop treatment. The seed cotton yield collected from cereal cover crop plots was lower than from other treatments due to decreased cotton stand.

scholarly journals Genetic Variability, Heritability and Correlation Studies in F2 Populations of Upland Cotton

2018 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 136-144
Author(s):  
Muhammad Jurial Baloch ◽  
Rehana Lochi ◽  
Wajid Ali Jatoi ◽  
Abdul Wahid Baloch ◽  
Muhammad Ahmed Arain
Keyword(s):  
Upland Cotton ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fibre Length ◽  
Cotton Yield ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Node Number ◽  
Plant Seed ◽  
Seed Cotton Yield ◽  
Fibre Traits ◽  
Selection Of

A field experiment was conducted at the experimental area of the Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, during the year 2014-2015 in order to carry-out genetic analysis in F2 populations of upland cotton. The trial was laid-out in a Randomized Complete Block Design with four replications. The material was consisted of eight parents and ten F2 populations. The analysis of variance revealed significant differences among the parents and F2 populations for all the traits studied except that fibre length was non-significant in parents.  The results further suggested that maximum heritability, higher genetic variances coupled with more genetic gains were expressed by the F2 populations CRIS-134 ´ CRIS-508 and CRIS-134 ´ CIM-598 for 1st sympodial node number; CRIS-134 ´ Neelum- 121 and CRIS-134 ´ CRIS-508 for sympodial branches/plant;  CRIS-342 ´ FH-113 for boll weight;  CRIS- 342 ´ Neelum-121 for bolls/plant, seed cotton yield/plant, lint % and micronaire value and progenies CRIS-342 ´ MNH-886 followed by CRIS-342 ´ Neelum-121  for staple length.  These results also suggested that a number of F2 populations indicated their potential for various seed cotton yield and fibre traits. The phenotypic correlations revealed that most of the traits were significantly and positively associated with seed cotton yield/plant.  However, higher correlations of sympodial branches/plant (r = 0.69**) and bolls/ plant (r = 0.82**) with seed cotton yield indicated that both the traits are more reliable as compared to other traits for selection of higher seed cotton yields. Very interestingly, fibre traits like lint%, fibre length and micronaire were also significantly correlated with seed cotton yield, suggesting that fibre quality traits can be improved without compromising on seed cotton yield. Thus, the material under study is very promising and worthy of selection to improve many traits simultaneously.

Growth Analysis of Cotton in Competition with Velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyan Ma ◽  
Jinyan Yang ◽  
Hanwen Wu ◽  
Weili Jiang ◽  
Yajie Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Fiber Quality ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Cotton Yield ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Weed Density ◽  
Seed Cotton Yield ◽  
The Relationship

Field experiments were conducted in 2013 and 2014 to determine the influence of velvetleaf densities of 0, 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, and 8 plants m−1of row on cotton growth and yield. The relationship between velvetleaf density and seed cotton yield was described by the hyperbolic decay regression model, which estimated that a density of 0.44 to 0.48 velvetleaf m−1of row would result in a seed cotton yield loss of 50%. Velvetleaf remained taller and thicker than cotton throughout the growing season. Both cotton height and stem diameter reduced with increasing velvetleaf density. Moreover, velvetleaf interference delayed cotton maturity, especially at velvetleaf densities of 1 to 8 plants m−1of row, and cotton boll number and weight, seed numbers per boll, and lint percentage were also reduced. Fiber quality was not influenced by weed density when analyzed over 2 yr; however, fiber length uniformity and micronaire were adversely affected in 2014. Velvetleaf intraspecific competition resulted in density-dependent effects on weed biomass, ranging from 97 to 204 g plant−1dry weight. Velvetleaf seed production per plant or per square meter was indicated by a logarithmic response. At a density of 1 plant m−1of cotton row, velvetleaf produced approximately 20,000 seeds m−2. The adverse impact of velvetleaf on cotton growth and development identified in this study have indicated the need for effective management of this species when the weed density is greater than 0.25 to 0.5 plant m−1of row and before the weed seed maturity.

Effects of Foliar Micronutrient Fertilizers on the Yield of Irrigated Cotton on the Vertisols of the Sudan Gezira

1992 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 265-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. M. Ishag
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Calcareous Soils ◽  
Gossypium Barbadense ◽  
Reproductive Efficiency ◽  
Nutrient Depletion ◽  
Cotton Yield ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Foliar Fertilizer ◽  
Seed Cotton Yield ◽  
Sudan Gezira

SummaryField experiments were conducted on very alkaline calcareous soils to investigate the effects of two proprietary foliar micronutrient fertilizers, Wuxal Suspension Polymicro and Bayfolan 11-8-6, containing iron, zinc, manganese and boron, on the seed cotton yield of Gossypium barbadense and G. hirsutum. Two applications of foliar fertilizer, one at flowering and one three weeks after flowering, increased yield by 40–68%. The foliar fertilizers enhanced earliness and minimized nutrient depletion from the leaves, and thus increased reproductive efficiency.

scholarly journals Cotton phenology and production response to sowing time, row orientation and plant spacing using CROPGRO-cotton model

MAUSAM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 627-634
Author(s):  
ABHISHEK DHIR ◽  
R. K. PAL ◽  
P. K. KINGRA ◽  
S. K. MISHRA ◽  
S. S. SANDHU
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Yield Response ◽  
Bt Cotton ◽  
Plant Spacing ◽  
Cotton Yield ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Sowing Time ◽  
Seed Cotton Yield ◽  
East West

The DSSAT module for cotton crop has been evaluated as a tool to predict the crop growth and yield response to microclimatic modifications. In this context, multi-location field experiments were laid out at Bathinda and Faridkot, districts of Punjab during Kharif 2018 with Bt-cotton hybrid RCH 773 BGII and sown at three times, i.e., April 30, May 15 and May 30 with two row orientations (North-South : N-S and East-West : E-W) and three plant spacing’s (67.5 cm × 45.0 cm, 67.5 cm × 60.0 cm and 67.5 cm × 75.0 cm) in factorial split plot design and replicated by three times. The model output in terms of simulated phenology showed close proximity over observed value having R2 of 0.51 and 0.61 at Bathinda and 0.43 and 0.87 at Faridkot anthesis and maturity, respectively. Among study locations, observed and simulated LAI ranged from 2.7 to 3.7 and 1.8 to 3.0. Simulated seed cotton yield was found significantly higher with the crop sown on 30th April (3053 and 3274 kg ha-1) than 30th May sowing (2392 and 2511 kg ha-1) at Bathinda and Faridkot, respectively, which was in good agreement with observed yield having higher value of d-stat (0.84 for Bathinda and 0.89 for Faridkot) and R2 (0.75 for Bathinda and 0.83 for Faridkot). Moreover, higher seed cotton yield was simulated under East-West row direction along with wider plant spacing (67.5 × 75 cm) at both locations. Overall, CROPGRO-cotton model can be used as research tool for the prediction of cotton phenology and yield and to explore site-specific adoption strategies such as appropriate sowing time, row orientation and plant spacing to sustain cotton productivity under changing climatic conditions.

Influence of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) and Soybean (Glycine max) Planting Date on Weed Interference

Weed Science ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracy E. Klingaman ◽  
Lawrence R. Oliver
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Yield Loss ◽  
Planting Date ◽  
Cotton Yield ◽  
Yield Losses ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Weed Species ◽  
Planting Dates ◽  
Seed Cotton Yield ◽  
Weed Interference

Separate field experiments were conducted for cotton and soybean in 1990 and 1991 to determine the influence of planting date on yield loss due to interspecific interference from entireleaf morningglory and sicklepod and to determine the relative competitiveness of each weed species. Percent soybean yield loss due to weed interference increased as planting date was delayed from early May to early June. Averaged over weed species, yield losses from 1.7 weeds m−1row were 10, 18, and 20% for soybeans planted in early May, mid-May, and early June, respectively. Yield loss from 6.7 weeds m−1row were 17, 31, and 35% at the early May, mid-May, and early June planting dates, respectively. Percent seed cotton yield losses averaged over weed species in 1990 were 33 and 28% for the early May and early June planting dates, respectively, at 1.7 weeds m−1and 50% for both planting dates at weed densities of 6.7 plants m−1. The only experimental factor that significantly affected seed cotton yield in 1991 was weed density. Unlike soybeans, planting date had little effect on weed interference in cotton. Entireleaf morningglory was more competitive than sicklepod in both crops. Results suggest that selection of optimum soy bean planting dates may be a viable means of reducing losses due to weed interference.

scholarly journals Effects of Water Stress on Vegetative and Reproductive Traits of Three Commercial Cotton Varieties in Field Conditions in Central Iran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALI NADERI AREFI ◽  
AlIREZA TAVAKOLI
Keyword(s):  
Water Stress ◽  
Normal Condition ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Stress Conditions ◽  
Cotton Yield ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Node Number ◽  
Seed Cotton Yield ◽  
Water Stress Condition ◽  
Cultivar Responses

Abstract Backgroundwater scarcity is one of the most important factors that restricts crop production specially, cotton which must planted in areas without cold temperature limitation. Most of such area in Iran encounters drought events, hot temperatures and high atmospheric evaporative demand. So, understanding of stress severity and cultivar responses will help to better management of crop in stress conditions. Our previous study showed that cultivar responses in view of some physiological and morphological aspects were highly different in water stress condition. In this study we focused on yield formatting traits.Results Three cotton commercial varieties; Khorshid, Khordad and Varamin studied in sever, mild and without water stress. In normal condition zero type cultivar, the khorshid, produced the highest seed cotton yield. Varamin cultivar had more and longer sympodial branches which could raise it’s yield. Also, Varamin cultivar’s seed cotton yield was higher than the others (3617 kg -1 ha compared with 2477 and 3060 for khordad and khorshid, respectively). Khorshid was superior to the others at sever water stress.ConclusionSeed cotton yield showed high correlation whit boll number and boll weight and vegetative aspects such as plant height, node number and sympodial branches number. Management for developing more sympodial branches results in higher bud and flower and will increase the yield. Totally, we recommend Khorshid and Varamin cultivars for normal condition and Khorshid for sever stress conditions.

SIXTY YEARS OF BREEDING IN CAMEROON IMPROVED FIBRE BUT NOT SEED COTTON YIELD

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROMAIN LOISON ◽  
ALAIN AUDEBERT ◽  
JEAN-LOUIS CHOPART ◽  
PHILIPPE DEBAEKE ◽  
DOMINIQUE DESSAUW ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Cotton Yield ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Planting Dates ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Seed Cotton Yield ◽  
Northern Cameroon ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Fibre Yield ◽  
The Impact

SUMMARYSeed cotton yield in Northern Cameroon has been declining since the 80s despite breeding efforts. In order to evaluate the impact of genetic improvement on this decline, we conducted field experiments in two locations with 10 widely grown cotton cultivars released in Cameroon between 1950 and 2009. The rate of genetic gain (GG) was estimated with a linear regression of the cultivar mean on its year of release (YR). Contrasts between rates of GG observed with different planting dates were estimated and tested. Our results revealed a rate of GG on fibre yield of 3.3 kg ha−1 year−1 due to increased ginning out-turn (3.9% and 6.2% in 60 years in Garoua and Maroua, respectively). There was no GG on leaf area index (LAI), radiation use efficiency (RUE), aerial biomass, harvest index and on seed cotton yield. We concluded that cotton breeding efforts in Cameroon have successfully improved cotton fibre yield but there is still some room for seed cotton yield improvement.

Interaction of Graminicides Applied in Combination with Pyrithiobac

1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 889-892 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles E. Snipes ◽  
Ralph L. Allen
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiments ◽  
Cotton Yield ◽  
Seed Cotton ◽  
Seed Cotton Yield ◽  
One Year

Field experiments were conducted from 1992 through 1994 to determine the effect of selected graminicides when applied in combination with pyrithiobac for johnsongrass control in cotton. Quizalofop-P, clethodim, sethoxydim, and fluazifop-P were applied at rates recommended for rhizome johnsongrass control with or without pyrithiobac at 70 g ae/ha. At 14 DAT johnsongrass control without pyrithiobac was more than 85% for all graminicides all years except sethoxydim in 1993. When graminicides were applied in combination with pyrithiobac, johnsongrass control was 86% or less and was lower than when each respective graminicide was applied alone. At 21 DAT, similar differences were apparent. Seed cotton yield, determined only one year, was not affected by reductions in johnsongrass control when either quizalofop or clethodim were used in combination with pyrithiobac. Pyrithiobac applied alone controlled johnsongrass 20 to 44% 14 DAT depending on year.

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