Re: Hypothetical pumpkins
Hi Rich,
I I don't think it would matter much so long as it wasn't a dominant gene
that made the pumpkin small. Think of it in human terms. Can a 6' 6" person
arise from parents that are only 4 feet tall...yes. So why not the same with
pumpkins.
On the other hand it would be of concern if this was a trait from that gene
pool. It would mean there is a low weight pumpkin gene in that Hypo pumpkin.
It would take several years to breed out that gene but it also might be
worth while if you can get 1000+ lbs pumpkins from the Hypo pumpkin.
I hope this answers your question.
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rich Canter" <chaselounge@msn.com>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 11:32 PM
Subject: Hypothetical pumpkins
> I have a question that has been rattling around upstairs:
> If someone were to plant a high quality seed, say, Hypo 1000, and only
grew a
> 98 pound pumpkin from it, for what ever reason, are the seeds from the
> offspring of a lesser quality or value?
> I realize that there are numerous factors that could be at fault but,
> genetically, is the next generation at all tainted?
> No really, I'd like to know.
>
> Rich Canter
>
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