Tuesday, November 6, 2007 - 9:30 AM
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Initial Assessment of Genetic Diversity within the Pee Dee Cotton Germplasm.

B. Todd Campbell, USDA-ARS, USDA-ARS-Coastal Plains Res. Ctr., 2611 West Lucas St., Florence, SC 29501

The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic diversity present within the collection of Pee Dee Upland cotton germplasm collection developed over the last 50 years. This information will provide cotton breeders with specific information to aid selection of specific Pee Dee germplasm lines for specific breeding objectives.