Re: Ciliberto 983/ flat vines
COMPUTRESE@aol.com wrote:
>
> George:
>
> Speculation is rampant on this topic. Since Beth brought this up, I have sent
> Dr. Ferrer, my local Ag agent and noted entomologist an e-mail request for
> information on flat vines and main vine doubling along with a scanned image
> of an AG plant with a flat vine.
>
> I have asked for his opinion on these anomalies and hope that if he doesn't
> know for certain, he will forward my e-mail to UF Gainesville for response.
>
> As you know, cucurbits are major cash crops in the South with melons being
> the top crop and squash/cukes running close behind. UF Gainesville is a major
> ag research school with lots of energy on mosaics and many other serious
> cucurbit diseases that threaten this industry. Can't think of a better
> resource than that.
>
> Unless Dr. Ferrer is traveling or out on vacation, I should hear back from
> him in a few days. Will report his response as soon as it's received.
>
> Barb
>
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One would think that it must be genetic. The only corelation seems to be
that it favors seeds starting with C this year, Ciliberto/Calai...
Larry
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