Preface: Genetic factors at work in domestic and wild plant collections are infinitely variable. Books and magazines aimed at the recreational gardener give little, if any, explanation of the manner in which those factors impact on the important hobby of seed saving and sharing. And, professional publications serve the overall botanical and biological views of genetics in a manner too complex for those of us not trained in those fields. In the lecture series presented here, Rick A. Grazzini has written a simplified view of existing knowledge of genetics just for seed savers. There are a few 49¢ words to wade through, but only those minimally necessary for comprehension of this complex topic. In that sense, your ultimate understanding of genetics will not be free of charge. I regard these chapters as the most important document in existence regarding the collection and saving of seeds.
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Flower Structure
Flower Forms
Plant Types
So what happens when you self-pollinate?
HyBrid Vigor
How F1's are Made
How do I hand-pollinate a flower?
How much separation do I need in order to save seeds without cross-pollination?
How many seeds saved from an F1 are likely to produce something like the F1, something like the parents, or something like trash?