Re: A pumpkin genetics question....

Contained in Steve's latest missive was:


> > Has anyone done experiments where the balance or
> > amounts of
> > hormones in the endosperm was augmented in any way, (would mutation of
> > the
> > sperm that produces the triploid nucleus even cause any changes in the
> > endosperm's hormonal makeup?), and what were the results?

Are cucurbits really triploid?  If so which gamete donates
the diploid chromosomes?  I would guess that a mutation in
the diploid donor would have a higher probability of causing
any sort of changes since 2/3rd of the chromosomes would 
presumably be subjected to the mutagen.  In essence, 2/3rds
of the folks coming to the party would be smashed and would
outvote the dry contingent.  

Shaun

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