CULT:Sports anyone

I've brought this subject over from iris photos.  Thought it might be  of 
interest.  The subject was dumping irises . . . and can someone explain  this.
 
In a message dated 5/5/2006 9:49:03 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
nakihee@gmail.com writes:

<<  He said that there are occurences with diploid iris when  the chromosomes 
falter and it can actually throw an unusual rhizome  increase that is 
different from the mother rhizome.  He explained to me  that this can't occur with 
tetraploids, because the chromosome makeup does not  support it.>>
 
Linda, I'm definitely not an expert.  So maybe Chuck Chapman or  someone else 
will address this further!  
 
<<  Who knows.   But I plan on cutting this rhizome  loose in the fall and 
planting it independently to see what occurs next year!  :)  Have a great night 
>>
 
You should be able to examine the clump and tell if the purple rhizome is  
attached to the other rhizomes.  If so, it's a sport.  You should cut  it lose 
NOW rather than wait until fall.  It can revert back if not cut  lose.  (I've 
been told this)
 
In the case of a 'sport' the iris is usually exactly like the host iris but  
with some difference.  Most noticeable difference is color, but just about  
any change is possible.  Usually only one at a time.  
 
There is a white 'Beverly Sills' so I'm not quite sure how this fits with  
the diploid only theory!  It's just like BS in every way except  color.  It is a 
sport.  
 
My understanding is that 'sports' are very rare. 





 
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