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Tom, what are the inheritance characteristics of seed size? I've never taken any notice of seed size and germination. Perhaps I should.
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Raymondo,
Seed size is definitely an inherited trait. I like small seed size because I link a whole bunch of traits with it. More on that whenever anybody wants to know.
Reducing seed size too much leads of slower germination and seedling vigor, however the resulting seedling plants come out it when they can produce energy on their own and not have to rely on the storage within the seed.
I try to achieve tiny seed size with near seedlessness, which is akin to heedlessness and needlessness to some folks.
I have spent way too much time on this breeding effort, much to the chagrin of nearly everybody. Diverticulitis sufferers take note, however!
I don't think I have gotten success on small seed size until I get germination rates down to about 10%!!!!
Tom Wagner