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Posted by Terry Cox on February 15, 2003 at 09:16:17:
In Reply to: Re: nice animals, Randy... posted by colubridman on February 15, 2003 at 07:41:33:
I assume this first one is the mustard blonde one. They are really cool looking. I'm thinking I might start working with subocs once I get established in AZ.
I finally read the strand from down below and it seems that these are simple Mendelian mutations that breed true. Maybe the blonde is a form of albinism? I think VPI said they have an (real) albino they will breed with one of these to see if they can produce snows. I think that would mean one of these (the silver?) would be at least part anerythristic (as well as axanthic?). I'm not great at the genetics, so I'm just throwing out some ideas :)
I've worked with a few corns that were genetic mutations (amelanistic, hypomelanistic, and striped currently). I've always tried to outcross any mutations I've brought into my corn lines to strengthen the breed and get the chosen characteristics. For example: I'm starting a creamsicle line, and I'm breeding my amel/striped corn to an "intermontana" Emory's. What I'm saying is that the amel/striped line may be a little weak due to inbreeding along the way. The Emory's rat is an F1 and will help strengthen the new line of creamsicles. If a line is continually inbred, I think it would be possible that offspring could deviate somewhat from the norm, including with behavior. Not saying that's what's happening with subocs, but I'd just be aware of that possibility.
Randy, do you have a link to a gallery or website? Thanks, TC.
