Re: Genetics: Are we stuck?

Al,

I for one would definately like to see a genetics/history report and your
article.

Kurt Frederick
Edmonton, Alberta

.................>During the next few weeks I plan to write an article on
this subject and
>perhaps Gus Saunders will publish it in the Ottawa-St Lawrence Growers
>newsletters.This is my chance for a plug for the OSLG newsletter,which is
>beyond any doubt the top AG Pumpkin newsletter in the world and a tribute to
>the energy and enthusiam of Gus and Joan Saunders.
>
>The OSLG homepage (by Gus Saunders) can be easily found on the internet
>under "Farmer Gus"
>
>Richard,this long message will probably be deleted by most,but it is your
>fault.Why did you raise such a fastinating subject? Why do not more people
>have a greater feeling for genetics?Don't forget Charles Darwin and the
>The Beagle.A recommended reading for all serious AG growers.------Al Eaton
>
>P.S.Would be interested to hear if anyone in this email group would like to
>see a genetics/history report in the OSLG newsletter.
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>At 12:24 20/11/97 -0600, you wrote:
>>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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