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January 20, 2007 | #1 |
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Fuzzy leaf varieties in crosses
I like to grow fuzzy leaf varieties mostly for the novelty of seeing peoples faces when they realize that funny looking plant is a tomato. This year I have something unusual to work on. I grew a Cherokee Chocolate in 2006 that I am almost certain is a bee made cross with Smoky Mountain Red. The leaves and stems were heavily pubescent, not to the degree that Smoky Mountain Red is, but much more than any normal tomato.
Would anyone else be interested in growing out a few seed to see what they produce? Fusion |
January 21, 2007 | #2 |
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Hi Fusion,
I would be very interested, only catch is I'm mid-way through my season in Oz. So it wouldn't be for nine months, in which time I'm sure you will have takers in the NH. But consider me if you have something interesting you want to grow out during your winter of 2007. I can always make a few spaces available. All the best, Grubs. |
January 21, 2007 | #3 |
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I would be interested to grow some seeds out and see what they produce. A semi-fuzzy Cherokee chocolate x smokey mountain red sounds interesting
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January 21, 2007 | #4 | |
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Re: Fuzzy leaf varieties in crosses
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My 2007 grow list is still blank. I really don't know what varieties I want to grow this season.
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January 26, 2007 | #5 |
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Woolly genes were studied in relationship to how the various genes were expressed in tomatoes and their progeny families for decades. One particular gene of the hairy genes in the Woolly series was evaluated as the best of the hairy characteristics in tomato. My research proved that the selected Wo gene was incompletely dominant. The genotype of Wo/wo hybrid has been promising for reducing the insect pests such aphids and leaf miners on tomato plants.
My opinion is that Wo/Wo, (true breeding OP) has some unknown genetic drag that may reduce the yield or other essentials. |
February 1, 2007 | #6 |
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If those of you who expressed an interest will send me an email with address, I'll send you a package of seed. There won't be many, maybe 10 to a pack. But that is enough to do some selection. Keep an eye out for seedlings that are very fuzzy at the 4 leaf stage!
my email is on my website at www.selectedplants.com |
February 3, 2007 | #7 | |
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March 19, 2007 | #8 |
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Well, the verdict is in. I have about 40 seedlings from the Cherokee Chocolate cross and 1/4 of them are definitely fuzzy! The rest of the plants segregate with 1/4 normal stems and 1/2 that are partially fuzzy. I did not count exactly, but did verify that there are about 10 plants that are very pubescent and 9 that are not pubescent. I'd say that I have a confirmed cross with known parents; Cherokee Chocolate (female) and Smoky Mountain Red (male). Now I need to grow out at least 8 plants to see what segregates.
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March 19, 2007 | #9 |
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I guess I'm a little late for this season, but I'd be very interested if you want to send out some of the next generation. These sound fascinating.
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March 20, 2007 | #10 |
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I'd like to grow some, if you still have seed you can spare.
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March 25, 2007 | #11 |
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Seeds arrived here safely yesterday. I will sow them tomorrow.
Thanks!
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