re:Cross pollination question
I am no expert, but I believe when a seed is pollinated, the seed is the
only thing affected. Corn "seeds" are what we eat so it seems logical that
the taste could be changed by "foreign" pollen. Cucurbit seeds are affected
by the pollen, but the characteristics of the pollinator will not be seen
until that seed is grown the next season. I do think that the pollinator
can determine the appearance(color) of the seed itself at the time of
pollination. That is why some seeds in the same pumpkin can vary greatly in
color. Just my simplistic theory. Anybody else have any ideas?
Tim Bailey
Jamestown, NY
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