Genealogy questions
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Koch [s*@home.com]
Subject: Re: Geneology adventure
... I realize that pumpkins do not exhibit the traits of the cross until
yet another generation, so perhaps that rule is what proves it as they are
another generation removed. ..
The genetics of a pumpkin seem to be erroneously labeled when compared to
the basic human family structure. Since the traits are not evident until
one generation removed, what we call the 'Parents' of a certain fruit are
not really the parents at all. For instance, take the 1140 Stelts. The
following is what we generally consider the parents, grandparents, etc.:
Parents Grandparents
(M) 801.5
Stelts
(M) 435 Grindle (F) 1016 LaRue
(M) 974
Mettler
1140 Stelts (F) 705 Stelts (F) 801.5 Stelts
I would argue that the genetic 'parents' of the 1140 are the 705 Stelts and
974 Mettler , even though they are a generation removed from each other.
The 435 Grindle is more like the Husband than the Father. (I think of it
like a royal family, a female cannot be born until a husband has been
chosen, therefore pollination is like betrothal.) For genetic purposes the
males should all be shifted forward one generation.
Any thoughts...
-Gus
PS I realize this would overly complicate things since we are used to the
current system, I am just trying to verify the genetics.
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