Re: Genetics 101
>Hi Joe and others -
>
>Let's keep this discussion going. I just love it when the list addresses
>serious questions, especially ones that we don't know the answers to yet!
>Unfortunately I'm not knowledgeable enough about genetics to make much of a
>contribution, but I'm all ears for whatever ideas you all have.
>
>I do want to point out one thing about the dog analogy. I'm not sure that
>is a valid comparison. Atlantic Giants are not like German Shepherds and
>St. Bernards. They are like German Shepherds and German Shepherds. I
>suspect that dog breeders actively try to cross superior individuals within
>a single breed, and I believe that's what many AG growers are also
>attempting.
>
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That is a nice understandable analogy. And have to agree that in rings
true. I am not so sure you can venture to far for the original base. As
to me it looks like a triangle starting at a point and branching out. I
don't see the dilution of genetics but rather the selective play out of
the best. and just in case its an evolving aspect selfing is a good
idea.......................but the determination has to be is it the seed
evolving or the grower. Perhaps both........................MB
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