Genetics 101
While I'm new at this orchid thing, I am finding orchid genetics somewhat mind-boggling. I have some educational background for understanding this stuff, but must be brain-dead regarding orchids...is it all simple Mendelian genetics....autosomal dominant/recessive...sex linked??????? I have five (couldn't upload all) orchids I recently aquired all named Dtps Leopard Prince 'K H' x Dtps Chain Xen Pearl 'BS'. They are from, what I believe, a reputable grower in Florida. They all look "major" different! Is this given to seed crossing and just what happens, i.e., some show dominant traits while others show recessive traits? If this is the case, then I guess orchids are just like human variation...so I guess there are lots of Tom's, Dick's and Jane's out there in the orchid population. So if anyone is willing to educate me more or at least make reference to reading material....thanks... just keep it simple. Remember, I'm brain-dead!
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