Cotton Cultivation and Management Technology for Pest Resistance

Author: Guo Xiangmo
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Publish Date: 2004-08-18
Features: This book is compiled by Guo Xiangmo, associate researcher at the Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and others. Based on an overview of domestic and international research on cotton pest resistance, the book briefly describes the pest resistance performance, resistance mechanisms, and application in breeding of insect-resistant cotton from three aspects: morphological resistance, biochemical resistance, and transgenic resistance. It introduces the cultivation and management of insect-resistant cotton, the preservation of its purity, seed production techniques, as well as the excellent traits, cultivation key points, and other details of 14 insect-resistant cotton varieties. Emphasizing advanced knowledge and practicality, the book is written in an accessible and easy-to-understand manner, making it suitable for ( translates to "" but should be "" in English), cotton production technicians, and students and teachers of relevant majors in agricultural colleges and universities.