10530 Development of Root-Knot Nematode Resistant Germplasm with High Yield and Fiber Quality

Thursday, January 7, 2010: 8:15 AM
Galerie 1 (New Orleans Marriott)
Richard F. Davis , USDA-ARS
Peng W. Chee , University of Georgia
Edward L. Lubbers , University of Georgia
O. Lloyd May , Delta and Pine Land Company
This presentation will describe the development of a new germplasm line with a high level of resistance to Meloidogyne incognita and higher yield and fiber quality than its resistant parent (M-120 RNR).  We plan to release this germplasm line in early 2010.