From: "Bryant, Harry E." <HEBryant at scj.com> on 2004.04.07 at 17:41:16(11379)
Dear Aroid-geeks,
It's probably a question of semantics but I wonder if much of this thread is
based on confusion between mutation, or, changed genotype, and varrying
phenotypic expression of the same genotype in response to the environmental
conditions that are present during tissue culture. My guess is that it is
phenotype rather than mutation. I suspect mutations will be caused by much
more rigerous conditions such as strong UV light, or agressive mutagenic
chemicals. My guess is the only way to find out for sure is to do DNA
analysis and see if the same genes are present but are expressed differently
quantitatively. And, I doubt anybody in this crowd has the resources to do
this kind of study.
A quick google pointed to the following link on genotype vs. phenotype. You
may find it of value.
http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/b-online/e10/10d.htm
Harry Bryant
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Subject: Re: [aroid-l] Question--Colocasia "Black magic"
Tony Avent wrote:
>Jason:
>
> Regarding your Colocasia 'Black Magic' question, I can share a bit of
>background. This clone clumps in most climates, but when grown as an
>aquatic, it does produce runners. In very wet season, we have seen the
>occasional runner. In tissue culture, C. 'Black Magic' mutated to a form
>that runs in all climates. It was given the name C. 'Black Runner'. This
>form also has leaves that emerge darker and have more ruffling around the
>edges. I hope this helps.
>
Yes, it does. As I recall, it is the variety C. e. aquatilis that runs.
Your explanation suggests that these varieties may be, at least in part,
ecotypes -- when grown it a wet stuation, it "becomes" aquatilis. Have
there been any genetic/phylogeny studies on the three varieties of C.
esculenta, to determine whether their differences are genotypic (suggesting
true subspecies) or merely phenotypic (suggesting ecotypes)?
Jason Hernandez
Naturalist-at-Large
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