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Old April 2, 2015   #22
Darren Abbey
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Originally Posted by Fred Hempel View Post
My approach is a little different. Select until there is no variability left.

Sometimes I notice general patterns, but I am not particularly interested in the specifics of inheritance. Just getting to uniformity (if it continues to be "worth it").
I'm just getting started as a tomato breeder and I'm professionally trained as a geneticist, so I find it amusing to work through the genetics calculations. I have the notion that they provide me with insights as to what is going on... but really, only time will tell if those insights are real or will-o-wisps.
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