Genetics 101

[laughingwillow]

So, we have a gnarly, mutant black locust tree in the backyard that I've been wanting to clone for the last couple of years. I noticed a few seed pods yesterday clinging to branches. If the seeds are viable, anyone know the probability of producing more mutant black locusts?

Thanks.

lw

[TroutMask]

42

[VajraPirate]

No it's 43, I'm pretty sure.

In cacti, I know you can get a few true mutants every 1000 or so seeds...

[fuzz]

I would have to agree with Trout on this one. It's clearly a 42 case.
Also, it's a matter of towels, you can not forget to bring your towel.

[JRL]

I checked with my bookie, todays line is 8 to 5

[laughingwillow]

LOL Freaking wiesenheimers!

I'm really hoping for a serious answer.

lw

[TroutMask]

It depends on the genetics and whether the locust pollinated itself or not. If we assume the trait is recessive, then you'd probably need the locust to pollinate itself to get two recessive genes together to make another mutant. If the trait is recessive and the tree was pollinated by another, then it's unlikely you'll get a mutant. If a locust can pollinate itself as well as other locusts, you could have a variety of different seeds, some mutants and some not. On the other hand, if the trait is dominant then you should get mutants regardless of who pollinated who.

Thus, 42.

-TM

[VajraPirate]

Why aren't you just cloning it? Not clonable?


Lol, if you need some rooting hormone, I've got some.