Managing for black root rot

Black root rot (BRR) occurs in all cotton growing regions however the regions that experience cooler planting temperatures show higher incidence and severity of the disease. Cooler starting temperatures  will slow cotton seedling development and it makes it difficult for seedlings to ‘outrun’ disease.

This fact sheet outlines management strategies and recent research into black root rot.

Spotlight magazine - Spring 2021

The spring 2021 edition of CRDC's magazine, Spotlight, focuses on the capability of Australian cotton growers and our world-leading researchers, which puts Australian cotton at the cutting edge. This edition looks at the many programs that CRDC invests in to build the capacity of our industry and develop our future leaders.