genetic thoughts....
- To: "'pumpkin'" <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
- Subject: genetic thoughts....
- From: "* M* R* N* <M*@nwp01.usace.army.mil>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jan 1998 08:10:05 -0800
This genetics discussion has peaked my interest....
I am a biologist, so I have a limited knowledge and understanding of
genetics and the role it plays in growth of individuals within a
species.....but as I think back to my college genetic courses a few
thoughts come to mind.....
Genetics plays large role in growth, however, the environment (growing
conditions) may play an equally large role. For example, if you take a
seed from a plant that has a genetic tendency to be large and plant it
in poor soil, you may only get a small fruit. However, offspring of
this small fruit may still have the "big" genetic traits if grown in
good conditions....
In other words, just because an individual plant does not produce huge
fruits is not a reason to give up on the line.....if the parentage is
good, then even the seeds from a "smallish" fruit may produce
"bigguns"......does this make sense and is it a an accurate thought????
The moral of the story.....do not give up on lines/progeny that don't
produce huge fruits....given the right environmental conditions they may
next year..
Mark Smith
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