Current status of genetic engineering in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L): an assessment.

Assessment of genetic variability, heritability and association of plant attributes with lint yield and fiber quality in advanced lines of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)

Information on genetic variability and heritability of plant attributes and their correlation with lint yield and fiber quality is important for planning breeding and selection strategies for prediction of genetic gains in cotton breeding programs. For these purpose, a field experiment was carried out using randomized complete block design with four replications in 2016 and 2017 at Hashem-Abad ...

Estimation of genetic parameters for quantitative and qualitative traits in cotton cultivars (Gossypium hirsutum L. & Gossypium barbadense L.) and new scaling test of additive– dominance model

A complete diallel cross of nine cotton genotypes (Gossypium hirsutum L. & Gossypium barbadense L.) viz Delinter, Sindose-80, Omoumi, Bulgare-539, Termez-14, Red leaf (Native species), B-557, Brown fiber and Siokra-324 having diverse genetic origins was conducted over two years to determine the potential for the improvement of yield, its components, oil and fiber qual...

CYTOGENETIC STUDY OF GAMMA IRRADIATED LINES OF COTTON (GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM L.)

A cytogenetic study was performed on M4 generation of gamma irradiated lines of Shirpan cultivar of tetraploid cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). A significant difference was observed in cytogenetical characteristics such as the number and type of quadrivalents as well as percentage of cells showing abnormality among the irradiated and non irradiated lines. Cytomixis and post- pachytene diffuse st...

Effect of Kinetin on Multiple Shoot Induction in Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) cv. NIAB-999

Agrobacterium-mediated Transformation of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) Using a Synthetic cry1Ab Gene for Enhanced Resistance Against Heliothis armigera

Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)  is an important fiber crop in Iran, cultivated on 150000-200000 ha of land.  In Iran the estimated loss due to the insect pest is more than 30%. Traditionally, pests are controlled by 10-12 times spraying per growing season of environmentally harmful chemical insecticides (e.g. endosulfan and/or methosystox). In order to produce transgenic cotton resistance to in...