A C. lanceolata x C. viscosissima allozyme, RFLP, and fatty acid mutant linkage map will be developed. The genetics and cytogenetics of C. viscosissima x C. lanceolata interspecific populations will be investigated. The second cycle of recurrent mass selection for increased oil percentage within a C. viscosissima x C. lanceolata population was completed. Populations were developed using these lines and eight new mutants to further increase fatty acid diversity within the C. viscosissima x C. lanceolata gene pool. Extremely efficient methods were developed for regenerating Cuphea from petioles with cotyledons.
Shoots begin regenerating within two weeks with minimum callus development.
One to three generations of selection of inbreeding were completed within autofertile non-dormant populations. Fully non-dormant autofertile germplasm has been developed. Breakthroughs towards the domestication of Cuphea. Timber Press, Portland, Oregon. Modifying the seed oils of Cuphea-a new commercial source of caprylic, capric, lauric, and myristic acid.