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Title: Cotton genetic resources and crop vulnerability

Author
item Campbell, Benjamin - Todd

Submitted to: Meeting Proceedings
Publication Type: Other
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/22/2016
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary: A report on the genetic vulnerability of cotton was provided to the National Genetic Resources Advisory Council. The report discussed crop vulnerabilities associated with emerging diseases, emerging pests, and a narrowing genetic base. To address these crop vulnerabilities, the report discussed the need for increased collection, acquisition, preservation, and characterization of cotton genetic resources.

Technical Abstract: A report on the genetic vulnerability of cotton was provided to the National Genetic Resources Advisory Council. The report discussed crop vulnerabilities associated with emerging diseases, emerging pests, and a narrowing genetic base. To address these crop vulnerabilities, the report discussed the need for increased collection, acquisition, preservation, and characterization of cotton genetic resources.