Project Number: 3620-41000-115-02
Project Type: Specific C/A

Start Date: Apr 05, 2001
End Date: Feb 28, 2005

Objective:
Develop cuphea as a commercial crop in Illinois.

Approach:
Test plots of new cuphea varieties will be grown in various locations of Illinois to determine their agronomic potential. Superior varieties will be selected for future breeding and seed increase. Herbicides for broadleaf control in cuphea will be determined. Row spacing, water use, harvest date and harvesting parameters will be determined.

Project Team

Isbell, Terry Winthrop Phippen - Cuphea Development 309 681-6235

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003   FY 2002   FY 2001

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