RE: Genetics: Are we stuck?
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: RE: Genetics: Are we stuck?
- From: M* N* <M*@optiosoftware.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 13:59:12 -0500
Interesting. I've often wondered about crossing other C. maximas with
the Atlantic Giant. There are quite a few strains of it out there.
Michael Cohill, you sent me a list of some that you raise for the Seed
Savers. You mentioned several that could top 300 or 400 pounds. I
believe one was pink and green striped, one dark green and orange, and
one a giant Cinderella variety. Have any of these ever been crossed with
an Atlantic Giant or Show King squash?
Mike in Atlanta ( aka Mike and Carolyn )
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard J. Noffke [SMTP:collinsr@execpc.com]
> Sent: Thursday, November 20, 1997 1:24 PM
> To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
> Subject: Genetics: Are we stuck?
>
> All:
>
> A few days ago I noticed, in divulging Al's family tree, that an
> unbelievably large amount of the heritage of the giants we are growing
> has
> a very narrow genetic base. In many of the specimens as much as
> 70-85% or
> so of the parentage (that was known) goes back to only three
> individuals.
>
> My question to the group is how do we all percieve this narrow genetic
> base? and further......what potential for future gains do we have if
> we are
> mostly just reorganizing and crossing "fairly similar" lines. In the
> big
> picture are we stuck? What other types of C. maxima can we breed
> into the
> giants to give us the extra boost to bring our sport/hobby to the next
> level.
>
> I'm an optimist and I think our next really big goal is the One ton
> mark
> (2000#'s) that is. Can we get there without some major genetic
> events?
>
> I hope this message jars some healthy conversation about genetics and
> breeding. For me this time of the year is when I begin to think most
> about
> these issues.
>
> Oh yea, and Al........you better watch your back side, my wife is
> ready to
> come after you if I sleep with the tree one more night!!!!!
>
>
> Rick from Wisconsin
>
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