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

Prospects for Maximizing the Genetic Potential within the Pee Dee Germplasm Resources

B. T. Campbell, USDA-ARS, Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center, 2611 West Lucas St., Florence, SC 29501

This presentation reports findings from a 3-year study conducted to assess the agronomic and fiber quality performance of the Pee Dee germplasm resources compared to current cultivars.  Summary data from these multi-location trials provides a basis for recommending effective strategies to utilize specific Pee Dee germplasm lines for specific breeding purposes.