Re: Little Help



Bob,
 
I've seen something similar in some Arilbred irises and a few MDBs and SDBs.
 
Especially since you mention that every seedling in this cross shows this effect, I'm leaning toward the conclusion that this is an inherited trait, possibly carried as a recessive in both parents. It seems that some pigments are temperature sensitive and react by darkening.
 
I find it an added point of interest if it compliments the overall effect of the plant in bloom.
 
Christ Hensler
 
 
 
 
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Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 8:16 AM
Subject: [iris-photos] Little Help


A little help please.  I have attached a photo of one of my seedlings which has blotches or measle spots.  Not sure if this was the result of freeze damage, just a quirk this year or an actual characteristic.   I don't recall this appearence when I selected originally.  None of the other seedlings around  this one show the same signs but every plant in this cross seems to be afflicted.  Ideas and opinions are welcome. 

 

Thanks,

 

Bob

Iris4u Iris Garden

Denver


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