Cottonseed oil is highly polyunsaturated and is routinely hydrogenated to achieve greater stability for cooking applications and functionality for margarine production.

The aim of this project is to.assess the efficacy of three new classes of hydrolase genes that might have insecticidal activity when introduced into transgenic cotton.

Mr. Martin Dillon was not able to attend the congress, as it coincided with the birth of his son on 24 November 1993. However, Martin Dillon and Dr.