Description:
NuMex 01 originated from a cross made between 'New Mexico Valencia A' (NM Valencia A) and 'Brantley'. NM Valencia A has predominantly 3 to 4-seeded pods, while Brantley has mostly two-seeded large Virginia pods. Pedigree selection was practiced based on oil quality as determined by high oleic (O)/Iinoleic (L) fatty acid ratio, pod size and shape, seeds per pod, seed size, testa color, market type (Valencia), maturity, yield, and grade characteristics.