If you would like to submit to an abstract to the 2026 ICGI Research Meeting, please do so before Feb. 1, 2026 along with your registration payment to the conference.
David Fang, Ph.D.
Research Leader
Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit
Southern Regional Research Center
[U.S. Department of Agriculture logo]
Agricultural Research Service
1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
p: 504-286-4527 | c: 504-655-0068
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Dear All,
Here is the update for 2026 ICGI Research Meeting speakers.
David Fang, Ph.D.
Research Leader
Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit
Southern Regional Research Center
[U.S. Department of Agriculture logo]
Agricultural Research Service
1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
p: 504-286-4527 | c: 504-655-0068
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ
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Happy New Year to you all.
Attached is the Speaker update- Part 3 who will speak in the 2026 ICGI Research Meeting in Canberra, Australia.
David Fang, Ph.D.
Research Leader
Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit
Southern Regional Research Center
[U.S. Department of Agriculture logo]
Agricultural Research Service
1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
p: 504-286-4527 | c: 504-655-0068
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ
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Dear All,
Attached is 2026 ICGI Annual Meeting Key Speakers Part 2.
Thank you. Merry Christmas!
David Fang, Ph.D.
Research Leader
Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit
Southern Regional Research Center
[U.S. Department of Agriculture logo]
Agricultural Research Service
1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
p: 504-286-4527 | c: 504-655-0068
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ
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Dear All,
We are exciting to announce that the first two key speakers for the 2026 ICGI Research Meeting have been identified (below).
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David Fang, Ph.D.
Research Leader
Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit
Southern Regional Research Center
[U.S. Department of Agriculture logo]
Agricultural Research Service
1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
p: 504-286-4527 | c: 504-655-0068
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ
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Dear All,
This is a reminder: The 2026 ICGI Research Conference will be held in March 30-April 2, 2026v in Canberra, Australia. Please register for the conference if are planning to attend. If you already have registered, Thank You!
The registration site: https://www.conferenceonline.com/bookingform/index.cfm?page=booking&object=…
David Fang, Ph.D.
ICGI Chair
Research Leader
Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit
Southern Regional Research Center
[U.S. Department of Agriculture logo]
Agricultural Research Service
1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
p: 504-286-4527 | c: 504-655-0068
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ
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Dear ICGI Members,
We are pleased to invite you to submit abstracts for oral presentations at
the upcoming ICGI Workshop to be held during the PAG-33 meetings in San
Diego, CA, January 9-14, 2026. This is a great opportunity to highlight
ongoing and emerging cotton genetics, genomics, molecular biology and
breeding research within our community.
A total of six oral presentation slots are available.
The ICGI Workshop is scheduled for 4:00–6:10 PM on January 11, 2026.
Abstract deadline (extended): December 15, 2025.
https://intlpag.org/PAG33/abstracts/workshop-abstracts
Thank you and kind regards,
Vasu Kuraparthy (Co-Chair, ICGI)
David Fang (Chair, ICGI)
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Vasu Kuraparthy, Ph.D.
Professor
Cotton Genetics & Breeding
Crop & Soil Sciences Department
North Carolina State University
Co-Chair, International Cotton Genome Initiative (ICGI)
Dear All,
The 2026 ICGI Research Conference in Canberra, Australia is open for registration. You can access at https://www.cottongen.org/node/13355103.
Please go to this address to get more detail information about this conference, important dates, venue etc. You can also register and submit your abstract.
Best Regards,
David Fang, Ph.D.
ICGI Chair
Research Leader
Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit
Southern Regional Research Center
[U.S. Department of Agriculture logo]
Agricultural Research Service
1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
p: 504-286-4527 | c: 504-655-0068
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ
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Dear All,
First, many thanks for the tremendous contributions that the departing chairs made to ICGI during the past four years. Your continuous dedication and contribution to ICGI will be expected and greatly appreciated.
Second, congratulations to all the newly elected co-chairs. We will work together to promote cotton genomics, and bring tangible benefits to the world-wide cotton growers.
Third, our 2026 Research Meeting will be held March 31-April 2, 2026 in Canberra, Australia. Hope to see you then.
Best wishes to all and our ICGI.
David Fang, Ph.D.
ICGI Chair
Research Leader
Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit
Southern Regional Research Center
[U.S. Department of Agriculture logo]
Agricultural Research Service
1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
p: 504-286-4527 | c: 504-655-0068
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ
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Dear ICGI Members,
Election for ICGI co-chairs has been completed and election report is attached. The current co-chairs ascend to the Chair positions. Thank you for your nomination, voting and support for ICGI work. Thank Jing Yu for her to conduct many hard works in this election. Congratulation for newly elected ICGI co-chairs. We all believe ICGI will make greater success in the future under the leadership of new ICGI Steering Committee.
David Fang, Ph.D.
ICGI co-Chair
Research Leader
Cotton Fiber Bioscience & Utilization Research Unit
Southern Regional Research Center
[U.S. Department of Agriculture logo]
Agricultural Research Service
1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124
p: 504-286-4527 | c: 504-655-0068
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=VYEITkUAAAAJ
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