Friday, January 12, 2007 - 10:30 AM

Effect of Seeding Rate on Paired-15-inch and Single-38-inch Row Cotton Yield

Daniel O. Stephenson, Shawn W. Lancaster, and Alan B. Beach. University of Arkansas, Northeast Research and Extension Center, Post Office Box 48, Keiser, AR 72351

Research was initiated in 2006 at the Northeast Research and Extension Center in Keiser, AR and the Judd Hill Plantation in Trumman, AR. Two seeding patterns were investigated: paired-15-inch and single-38-inch row cotton. Six seeding rates for each seeding pattern were also investigated: 25,000, 40,000, 45,000, 55,000, and 65,000 seeds per acre. Mid-season plant heights were 2-3 inches greater for single-row, 38-inch cotton compared to paired-15-inch row cotton. Seeding rate did not effect mid-season plant heights. End-of-season plant heights, cotton mapping to determine fruit position, and cotton yield were yet to be collected at time of abstract submission. Data will be included in presentation.

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