Evaluation of Nematode Control Practices on Cotton Growth and Yield in Nematode Infested Soils, and the Effect of Bacterial Inoculation Timing on Bacterial Blight Incidence and Cotton Yield

Author

Bradley Reagan Wilson

Issuing Body

Mississippi State University

Advisor

Dodds, Darrin

Committee Member

Allen, Thomas

Committee Member

Catchot, Angus, jr.

Date of Degree

8-10-2018

Document Type

Graduate Thesis - Open Access

Major

Plant and Soil Sciences (Agronomy)

Degree Name

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Department

Department of Plant and Soil Sciences

Abstract

Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) growth, development, and yield can be limited due to reniform nematode and bacterial blight infestation. Studies were conducted in 2016 and 2017 to evaluate the profitability of a soil fumigant application, seed treatments, and inurrow nematicides to protect cotton from nematode infestation as well as inoculation of bacterial blight at various growth stages in cotton to determine effects on yield. Research was conducted by applying various combinations of nematicides to cottonseed at planting and a fumigant prior to planting. Bacterial blight was conducted by inoculated on cotton at multiple growth stages throughout the year. Based on the results of these studies, a seed treatment plus inurrow application should be applied at planting in nematode infested fields to increase yield and economic returns in cotton. Bacterial blight infestation was greatest when inoculated at pinhead square in cotton.

URI

https://hdl.handle.net/11668/21020

Recommended Citation

Wilson, Bradley Reagan, "Evaluation of Nematode Control Practices on Cotton Growth and Yield in Nematode Infested Soils, and the Effect of Bacterial Inoculation Timing on Bacterial Blight Incidence and Cotton Yield" (2018). Theses and Dissertations. 2043.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/2043