Re: HYB: Breeding for Variegated Foliage
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Jeff and Carolyn Walters wrote:
>
> My recollection is that I the leaf variegation in I. pallida Argentea and
> I. pallida Variegata (AKA "Zebra") is due to a non-chromosomal
> (cytoplasmic?) genetic effect and is NOT transmitted through the seed when
> these cultivars are crossed with green-leaf varieties. I do know that the
> Ensminger-Kasperek lines of variegated leaf bearded irises are NOT based on
> the variegated leaf pallidas.
>
> Is there anyone else who can shed more light on this subject?
I have no light to shed, but a further question:
I have noted that some of the increases on Kasperek's Zebra Knight do
not exhibit the variegated foliage of the mother. I have also been told
that once the plant reverts to non-varigated foliage, future increases
will also not show that varigation. Can anyone shed any light on this?
John | "There be dragons here"
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