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Last updated April 7, 2026
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Cotton and alfalfa germplasm development: Corteva AgriscienceRecent Research Landscape

Low genetic stability and pest susceptibility in cotton varieties limit the commercial yield potential of parental lines used in hybrid production.

What technical problems is Corteva Agriscience addressing in Cotton and alfalfa germplasm development?

Cotton fiber quality degradation

(3)evidences

Standard cotton varieties suffer from yield loss and fiber degradation when exposed to lepidopteran pests and non-selective herbicide applications.