National Cotton Council of America
Beltwide Cotton Conferences
January 8-11, 2008
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee
The Cotton Foundation

Recorded Presentations

Delta Ballroom D (Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center)
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Delta Ballroom D (Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center)
Thursday, January 10, 2008
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Delta Ballroom D (Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center)
Friday, January 11, 2008
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Influence of Differing Heat Unit Calculations on Fiber Quantity and Quality

T. S. Moeller1, J. T. Cothren2, and J. B. Bynum2. (1) 3906 stillmeadow dr, Bryan, TX 77802, (2) Texas A&M University, 370 Olsen Blv, College Station, TX 77843

End of season decisions on harvest aid application based on heat unit accumulation. The method of heat unit accumulation is new and tested against proven methods such as the DD60 method. The new methods are tested for optimized yield and fiber quality.