Variety Performance in 2008 Mississippi State Cotton Variety Trials

Abstract To aid Mississippi cotton producers in variety selection decisions, cotton varieties are tested and evaluated annually at locations across the state representing a wide range of soil and climatic conditions. 2008 Mississippi cotton variety trials were conducted at nine locations, which are divided into the Delta and Hill regions of the state. Forty-Seven varieties were divided into two groups, OVT and NEW, which stand for outstanding variety test and new entry test respectively. Preliminary performance, including yield, fiber quality and the Gross Return value of each variety, are presented in this report.