Re: genetic thoughts....

Mark:

You certainly are right, there are many cases where relatively "small"
fruit produced many very large fruit.   The Mombert 567.5 is probably a
good example of it.   Many 800 #+ fruits were grown from this seed.  

Rick


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> From: Smith, Mark R NWP <Mark.R.Smith@nwp01.usace.army.mil>
> To: 'pumpkin' <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
> Subject: genetic thoughts....
> Date: Thursday, January 15, 1998 10:10 AM
> 
> 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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