Re: seeds by the segment
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: seeds by the segment
- From: A* <A*@aol.com>
- Date: Thu, 4 Dec 1997 19:24:45 EST
Dick Wallace and John Castellucci of Rhode Island have been toying with a
segment theory for a couple of years. I have always thought (correct me if I
am wrong) that each segment has a singular tube connected to an ovary (seed
sack) inside the pumpkin. Only one pollen grain actually pollinates that
ovary. In theory, if each pollen grain has a unique gene setup, then each
segment will have unique offspring. A pumpkin could have large offspring
coming from one segment, and small from another. This may also explain why, on
occasion, we get squash from seed stocks that are also throwing-off pumpkins
as well. Could be that each is from a different segment.
I planted one of John's segments this year, and will be going back to it for
another try in 1998. I'll let you know how I make out.
Nice, stimulating question!!!
Best wishes,
Don Langevin
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