The Genetic Architecture of Cotton Fiber Quality in a Population Derived from High Quality Germplasm

To meet the current and future requirements of processers and users of cotton fiber, there is a great need for high fiber quality. Genetic improvement is one approach used to improve cotton fiber quality as cotton fiber quality properties typically display high heritability. In this study, our aim was to study the genetic variation present in a population derived from multiple sources of high fiber quality. Knowledge of the genetic architecture of improved fiber quality is necessary to effectively design breeding strategies to further improve fiber quality.