Bayer CropScience announces cotton genome sequencing breakthrough
09/12/2014
"This information will significantly advance cotton research worldwide," said Dr Mike Galyean, the dean of Texas Tech's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. "The genome sequence will eventually lead to improved cotton varieties containing environmentally friendly traits, which are preferred by producers, processors, manufacturers and consumers."
This adds to other recent efforts to present an unprecedented view into the structure of the A-genome, which will accelerate research efforts for improving cultivated cotton.
Dr Don Jones, director of agricultural research at Cotton Incorporated, said this sequence knowledge is another tool for improving commercial cotton. "This accomplishment is another cornerstone in understanding the biology that leads to higher yield, improved fibre quality, and better stress tolerance while reducing inputs used in producing the crop."
This research was completed under a public-private partnership between the State of Texas, Texas Tech University and Bayer CropScience.
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