Re: Re: HYB: TBsxArilbreds
- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] Re: HYB: TBsxArilbreds
- From: D* K*
- Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 22:42:10 -0400
>On 22 Jul 2002 at 0:41, arilbredbreeder@cs.com wrote:
>
>
>> In theory, quarterbreds should be equally compatible with TBs and
>> halfbreds.
>>
>> In practice, I've had much more success in crossing them with
>> halfbreds -- but I strongly suspect that there are environmental
>> factors at play. I'd like to hear about the experiences of those who
>> have crossed quarterbreds with TBs under conditions more hospitable to
>> the TBs.
>>
>> Sharon McAllister
>
> I have touched on this subject before. I have found very few
>quarterbreds with any pollen and have had little little luck setting
>seed on them. Maybe, it's just my conditions here. There is an
>exception or two. GENETIC BURST is always loaded with viable
>pollen and the old reliable SATAN'S MISTRESS, too. The five
>quarterbreds I've introduced all appear to be sterile.
>
>Walter Moores
>Enid Lake, MS USA 7/8
I must confess most of my quarterbreds are pollen-less too. Although
some have been receptive to pods. I don't have my records handy but
in the past I posted a list of all my successful crosses (i didn't
make any crosses this year).
--
Dennis Kramb; dkramb@badbear.com
Cincinnati, Ohio USA; USDA Zone 6
http://www.badbear.com/dkramb/
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