EFFECTS OF TRIMAXTM ON THE PHYSIOLOGY, GROWTH AND YIELD OF COTTON

摘要

TRIMAX~(TM) is a new insecticide from Bayer CropScience specifically for use on cotton that provides excellent control of majorsucking/piercing insects in cotton. In addition, significant yield enhancement benefits have been observed even in situationswithout economic target insect infestations. However, information is lacking on how TRIMAXTM affects plant growthand thereby enhances yield. The current study was designed to understand plant response to foliar application of TRIMAX~(TM)with particular emphasis on the physiological and biochemical changes that occur and how these may effect the developmentof yield. Three sets of experiments were designed to supply information to quantify plant growth response to TRIMAX~(TM).The information should also permit us to determine, or at least formulate, an explanation of how TRIMAXTM is affecting thegrowth and development of the cotton plant, and therefore enhancing yield.