Wednesday, January 7, 2015: 9:15 AM

Salon M (Marriott Rivercenter Hotel)

Philip J Bauer , USDA-ARS

Thomas F. Ducey , USDA-ARS

In 2012, 2013, and 2014, cotton was grown on plots maintained since 1978 in conservation or conventional tillage. Biomass and nutrient accumulation, LAI, and mid-day leaf water potential were measured during the season. Seedcotton and lint yield were measured at the end of season.

Growth and Mid-Day Leaf Water Potential of Cotton Grown with Conventional and Conservation Tillage