plasko20 said:
I have read about the TC stuff from meristems (I think). I do think there that the epigenetics can indeed change leading to a permanent change in gene expression in some cloned plants (obviously the genetics are identical to the parent plant, unless it was a revertant back to diploid from tetraploid conversion). So, yes, colors can be off as well as all the other factors you describe. But the pollen should still be good-to-go as the original, for further crosses (as epigenetics are supposed to be reset in gametes).
plasko20 said: But the seedlings I describe are allowed to naturally establish prior to a transient treatment. Far less harsh.
I think the only way if you really wanted to know would be to take a small number of your "for-the-bin" daylily rejects and test those. Then you have nothing to lose (aside from the all-too-precious space, of-course), and everything to gain.
plasko20 said:I am very impressed by the seedling flowering times you observe, and I am also well-impressed by your note-taking skills on this.At the moment it takes 4-6 hours a day to observe the seedlings, make pictures and take notes - but now it's the most interesting time of the season for my hybridizing goals.
plasko20 said:
I suppose, personally, I do not see the GA treatment any different to people who add diluted peroxide to their seeds to help them germinate. A foreign chemical was added to speed up a natural process. Does that peroxide doping change the daylily that arises, forevermore? I doubt it.
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