How does genetic variability strengthen our plants? Do genetics have a bearing on pest resistance? Is it possible to grow plants without ever adding nutrients?
Back breeding specifically for robust genetics usually results in “Hybrid vigor” and occasionally something truly special happens. Imagine not having the Valencia orange for example…before Lue Gim Gong bred it,oranges were almost unrecognizable…..featured thicker, rougher skins and a flavor that could lean toward sweet-tart rather than the consistent sweetness found in modern oranges. After that…. oranges became traded as a commodity on the exchange…Each variety can be greater than the sum of its parts. We never know what can be just around the corner.
great info, as usual. Need to be more mindful of these critical factors. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind comment, Manny!
Back breeding specifically for robust genetics usually results in “Hybrid vigor” and occasionally something truly special happens. Imagine not having the Valencia orange for example…before Lue Gim Gong bred it,oranges were almost unrecognizable…..featured thicker, rougher skins and a flavor that could lean toward sweet-tart rather than the consistent sweetness found in modern oranges. After that…. oranges became traded as a commodity on the exchange…Each variety can be greater than the sum of its parts. We never know what can be just around the corner.