The Effect Of Irrigation During Cotton Squaring On Lint Yield and Plant Growth Characteristics

Approximately 45 percent of cotton is irrigated in Georgia, however irrigation methods for optimal yields continue to be developed. Modern varieties range in maturity and sensitivity to drought stress. The objectives of this experiment were to quantify the value of irrigation during squaring for both early and late maturing varieties, and to determine if earlier maturing varieties could benefit from additional irrigation during squaring in order to develop a greater number of potential fruiting sites prior to the onset of the bloom period.