I have a plant that I am considering breeding with. One parent of the plant is Pacific Shamrock, and I am considering crossing another Green/Gold complex onto it. Will a plant with more ancestors in common with Pacific Shamrock be more likely to breed with the plant? I am considering Kay Rinaman, which has no common ancestors in the most recent generations. I am also considering Valime or Lalime, which have a common ancestor (Paph La Honda) "woven" into the family tree in several spots.
Does this common ancestry make any difference in the viability of a cross, ie whether it will take in the first place and whether it will produce a reasonable amount of healthy embryos? I know there are no guarantees, but I am looking to increase the odds of a successful cross. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Thanks.
Does this common ancestry make any difference in the viability of a cross, ie whether it will take in the first place and whether it will produce a reasonable amount of healthy embryos? I know there are no guarantees, but I am looking to increase the odds of a successful cross. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Thanks.