Horticultural Studies (HortiS) 2014, Vol 31, Num, 2     (Pages: 131-143)

Using and development of multi adversity resistance system in cotton

Metin Durmuş ÇETİN 1

1 Batı Akdeniz Tarımsal Araştırma Enstitüsü, Antalya Viewed : 1649 - Downloaded : 778 The basic approach in plant breeding, make it possible to show the full genetic potential of plant. This methods also protect the health of plant growth over the period, by increasing resistance to diseases and pests is expected to provide. For this purpose, by Bird in 1963, with the name of multi adversity resistance has been initiated in cotton breeding and for many years as a result of the work carried out important varieties and germplasm have been developed. Nowadays, those using for varieties resistant to stress factors such as heat and drought are evaluated. And successful results are obtained. Keywords : Cotton, Breeding, Multi adversity resistance