Re: Re:
In a message dated 12/10/2003 12:06:48 PM Central Standard Time,
showtime@bbtel.com writes:
> I tend to agree with you that it seems unlikely that the closeness of the
> pedigree, at least on the surface, would cause either problem
I've read that plants that are too closely related can be sterile, and the
children, when they do appear, can exhibit weak traits. A possible disadvantage
of inbreeding.
But, a repeat cross would probably be the best way to test these results.
Betty W. in South-central KY Zone 6
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