MON88913 Cotton Type Determination and Quantity Analysis

Developed by Monsanto, an American agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology organization, the genetically modified cotton strain MON88913 was developed to allow the use of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide, as a weed control option in cotton production. This genetically modified cotton strain, MON88913, contains a novel plant enzyme that allows it to survive otherwise lethal glyphosate treatments. A gene inserted into the MON88913 cotton strain genome is from the common soil bacterium agrobacterium tumefaciens. The enzyme expressed by this gene is tolerant to glyphosate. The genetically modified cotton strain MON88913 contains two copies of a gene that confers tolerance to glyphosate during the growing season, especially after the fifth true leaf stage.

In the analysis of researches and test results, genetically modified MON88913 cotton strain was determined to be significantly equivalent to other cotton cultivars. Therefore, it has been determined that the use of MON88913 cotton strain will provide more effective control of target pests in cotton cultivation and the use of glyphosate until the later stages of plant development, with minimal risk of damaging the cotton culture.

In the test, analysis, measurement and evaluation studies carried out in our organization, national and international standards and applicable legal regulations are complied with and reliable and impartial results are obtained. These studies are based on the latest technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and modern methods. Among the numerous tests carried out in this context, MON88913 cotton type determination and quantity analysis services are also available.