CSIRO has had outstanding success in breeding high yielding, high quality cotton with 80 – 90 per cent of the Australian cotton crop consisting of CSIRO developed varieties.
In partnership with the community and industry, we undertake world-class research into the evolution and ecology of invasive species and the molecular biology and physiology of insects.
To combat falling international prices and competition from synthetic fibres, the Australian cotton industry relies on CSIRO research for continuing quality improvement.
Our researchers are using their skills to explore the relationships between irrigation systems and surrounding catchments, including the links between supply, allocation, productivity and ground water, and identify opportunities for integrated use of surface and groundwater.
A video clip illustrating the capabilities of the CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, Textile and Fibre Technology Research Program, operating at Belmont, Geelong and Clayton, Victoria, Australia. (3:06)
A video showing CSIRO's new circular knitting machine for constructing miniature hollow tubes. This new resource will enable our biomedical research team to experiment with tissue engineering from textile structures. (0:30)
Dr Geoff Naylor helped develop prickle-free wool jumpers and warm wool doonas. Now his research group explores the physical properties of fibres and fibrous materials and the most efficient means of processing them.
Program and registration details for the Cotton Field to Fabric training course being run 25 - 27 November 2008 at the CSIRO facilities at Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. (3 pages)
