Re: CULT: unusual (for me) iris happenings
- Subject: Re: CULT: unusual (for me) iris happenings
- From: D* G* H*
- Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 21:26:13 -0700
- Priority: normal
From: "David G. Holm" <sherlock@amigo.net>
On 1 Apr 99, at 20:09, Donald Eaves wrote:
> Apparently the old homestead iris (well established here when
> we acquired the land in 1950) is going to give me a sport. I'm
> curious. What factors go into creating this phenomenon? A
> normal bud color for this one is dark purple, but one which will
> bloom in the next week is a dark rose! Clearly a different color
> from its mates. No chance it is from another iris.
>
Donald:
Mutations (sports) are spontaneous events. They may be induced by
various factors. Some of these factors could be environmental (i.e.
sunlight). Also certain chemicals are known to be mutagens. As to what
may have induced this particular sport could be anyones guess.
Dave
Dave Holm
Professor of Horticulture (Potato Breeding)
Colorado State University
sherlock@amigo.net
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