Variety Performances In 2010 Mississippi State Cotton Variety Trials

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. Varieties submitted for testing were divided into two groups: Cotton Variety Trial (CVT) and New Entry Test. The CVT was comprised of thirty-four varieties and was grown at five Delta region locations (Stoneville, Clarksdale, Rolling Fork, Tribbett, Itta Bena) and four Hill region locations (Miss. State, Senatobia, Raymond, and Verona). The New Entry Test was comprised of thirteen varieties and was grown at four locations: Stoneville, Tribbett, Miss. State, and Verona. The New Entry Test provides for the evaluation of varieties not previously tested in the Mississippi Cotton Variety Trials but are scheduled for commercial release within one year. Commercial varieties PHY 375 WRF, DP 0912 B2RF, and ST 5458 B2RF were included as common “check” varieties in all trials. Yield and fiber quality data will be presented.