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.
Research and analysis of test results have determined that the genetically modified MON88913 cotton variety is significantly equivalent to other cotton varieties. Therefore, it has been determined that the use of MON88913 cotton variety will provide more effective control of target pests in cotton cultivation and allow for glyphosate use up to later stages of plant development, while minimizing the risk of damage to the cotton crop.
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.
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