RE: Epigenome genetics

Francelle Edwards  Glendale, AZ  Zone 9


I can' t help wondering if this is why most of my seedlings are consistently
more vigorous in my garden than irises that I have ordered from other
climates, including their parents.  There are exceptions.  I crossed two
vigorous plicatas.  The seedlings that should have bloomed this spring are
absolutely miserable, and probably never will bloom.  Still, the seedlings I
select for beauty and bud formation are usually standouts for growth.  I
have thought that my naturally selecting for vigor was the sole reason.
Perhaps Epigenome genetics has something to do with it, especially when I
use parents that are either from a similar climate or have adapted to the
severe climate here.

Francelle Edwards

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