Articles - Cotton

Diseases

Defined target: target spot on cotton

Cotton leaves, bracts and young apples have been affected by target blight, caused by the fungus Corynespora cassiicola

11.08.2018 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Hidden and abundant: cotton boll weevil management

Present in all places where cotton is grown in Brazil, the Anthonomus grandis boll weevil has the characteristic of remaining most of its cycle hidden within the flower buds and apples of the cotton plant.

27.07.2018 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Damages caused and alternatives to control cotton tipping

Caused by a fungus that attacks cotton seeds and seedlings, damping-off can lead to loss of stand and the need for replanting in crops. Seed treatment is one of the alternatives to face this problem

09.07.2018 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Case IH Steiger 550 Test Drive

Case IH's Steiger 550 is one of the most powerful tractors in use in Brazil today. The combination of its 558 hp engine and articulated chassis makes this tractor a true giant, capable of working

26.03.2018 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Target spot management in cotton crops

The target spot, caused by the fungus Corynespora cassiicola, is present in cotton crops in western Bahia, northern MS and some regions of MT

01.11.2017 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

Harvesters

Management of losses in mechanized cotton harvesting

Study shows that losses in mechanized cotton harvesting are still high, due to the complexity of harvester adjustment and aggravated by the increase in detachment speed

24.10.2017 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Requirements in the management of pests and mites in cotton

Controlling pests and mites in cotton in a sustainable manner requires the adoption of selective insecticides and acaricides

11.08.2017 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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​Effective management of boll weevil

The boll weevil is an aggressive pest, responsible for drastic losses, capable of even making cultivation unfeasible in situations of severe attack.

04.10.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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​Tips for successful cotton farming

Cotton is one of the most important plants for the production of fibers, in addition to being a source of animal food and raw material for the production of oil, from its seeds.

01.08.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Rhizoctonia solani: Protective treatment for cotton

Seedling damping off, caused by Rhizoctonia solani, is widespread in Brazil, mainly in the cerrados of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Goiás and Bahia

29.07.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Management of whitefly infestation in soybeans and cotton

Soybean and cotton crops located in Mato Grosso have recorded an increase in the population of whiteflies and a consequent increase in damage caused by the insect in the cultivation areas

13.07.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Cotton boll weevil management

The main pest to affect cotton, Anthonomus grandis causes flower buds to fall, affects flowers and internally destroys apples, being responsible for serious damage to the crop.

28.06.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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​Early attack: care to be taken to avoid ramularia in cotton

Traditional end-of-cycle disease in cotton crops, ramularia has been attacking earlier and earlier, mainly due to the increase in planted area in the Brazilian Cerrado

02.06.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Chemical Control

Enlarged target

The target spot, caused by the fungus Corynespora cassiicola, is present in cotton crops in western Bahia, northern MS and some regions of MT. Given the severity observed in these areas, new questions need to be addressed.

10.03.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Need for machines adapted for the cultivation of dense cotton

The cultivation of dense cotton is growing in Brazil and, with it, the need for adapted machines also increases. Currently the stripper and picker models are the most used, but do you know which one is the best?

08.03.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Nematodes

With high added value in production, cotton plants need special care due to the presence of nematodes

By Rafael Galbieri, agronomist and phytopathologist researcher at the Instituto Mato-grossense do Algodão (IMA-MT)

15.08.2018 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Nutrients

Balanced nitrogen enables greater cotton productivity

By Leonardo Soares, PhD in Phytotechnics, agronomist and specialist in Cotton cultivation at Yara Brasil

07.07.2017 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Corn

Bt Crops and Good Agricultural Practices

One of the factors that can compromise the yield and quality of production is the incidence of pests, which can cause damage to the crop, with an important economic impact.

12.04.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

New strategies for cotton management in the transgenic plant environment

According to data from the National Supply Company, during the 2014/2015 harvest, approximately 970 thousand hectares of cotton were cultivated throughout Brazil. Of this total, around 75% corresponds to transgenic crops expressing proteins

21.03.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Bicudo: The challenge of Brazilian cotton farming

The damage caused by the boll weevil is silent and spreads quickly. Due to these characteristics, the boll weevil beetle is considered by many cotton farmers to be the cancer of Brazilian cotton farming.

15.03.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Current rains help coffee and summer crops

In recent months, the heat in the most central part of Northeast Brazil has contributed to accelerating the summer crop cycle in that region, with the lack of rain being unfavorable for both cotton and

15.03.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Ramularia

Management of ramularia stain in the production of dense cotton

With producers adhering to dense cotton cultivation, new challenges arise in the management of pests and diseases such as ramularia spot, due to the rapid closure of the canopy and the shading of the lower part

29.02.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Phytopathology

Rotten apples

The rotting of cotton apples is the result of the action of several pathogens, favored by environmental factors and the action of pests such as boll weevils and stink bugs.

16.02.2016 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Standardizing cotton quality

Competition and the dispute for goods, that is, the law of supply and demand, forced producers, traders and industrialists to practice selectivity in their products, through the establishment of quality ranges.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)