Research undertaken by NSW DPI Pathology in the project Diseases of Cotton XI continues to ask questions with regard to pathogens causing diseases of cotton.

Why are disease surveys important? Surveys are conducted by pathologists to monitor the distribution and importance of key endemic pests and record the presence or absence of new or exotic diseases.

The 2012 3 Cotton Pest Management Guide your handbook to cotton industry best practice for pest, weeds, diseases, biosecurity and spray application.

CBT is the most serious viral disease of cotton in Australia and is transmit-ted by cotton aphids (Aphis gossypii).

The success of the Australian cotton industry can largely be attributed to science, technology, capacity and innovation.