MORRIS -- The friendly farm fields of Minnesota could replace oil fields in hostile lands as the source of fuel for America's military's fighter jets, if a research project now under way near ...

MORRIS, Minn. -- Cuphea is taking the next step toward commercialization. The oil crop will be raised this year in efforts to build seed supply. Cuphea could reach commercial markets within the ...

FARGO, N.D. - A specialty seeds company expects to start offering contracts on a brand-new specialty seed crop in 2006. The crop is called cuphea, and promoters say this one could be big ...

Mention the genus cuphea to the casual gardener and you may encounter a puzzled look. Cuphea? Mention bat-faced cuphea and the look may change to a wry smile as they think you're pulling their leg ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Spring has officially arrived, and with it comes another star in the world of Louisiana gardening. The LSU AgCenter is shining a light on a lesser-known but ...

Many species within the genus Cuphea (Lythraceae) produce seed with high levels of medium-chain fatty acids. Seeds of some Cuphea species lose viability when placed into storage at -18 °C. These ...