# \#genetics

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## [Seed packets as a genetic bottleneck / founder effect?](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-packets-as-a-genetic-bottleneck-founder-effect/5112)

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**Author:** [@poppy](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/poppy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/seed-packets-as-a-genetic-bottleneck-founder-effect/5112 "2026-10-10T17:30:04Z")

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Maybe I’m not thinking clearly, but if you grow a landrace and have a diverse population of plants that produce a diverse set of seeds, I am wondering what the effects are on genetic diversity when a subset of those seed…

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## [Flavor as being caused more by genetics than soil](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/flavor-as-being-caused-more-by-genetics-than-soil/4484)

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**Author:** [@malterod](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/malterod)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/flavor-as-being-caused-more-by-genetics-than-soil/4484 "2026-02-20T14:02:17Z")

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Where does flavor come from? And how can I make the most delicious and flavorful crops possible? A widespread belief says that good soil means good flavor in vegetables. Perhaps the place where this idea is the most str…

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## [Eggplant - bibliography](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/eggplant-bibliography/4380)

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**Author:** [@ThomasPicard](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/ThomasPicard)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 8:44am UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/eggplant-bibliography/4380 "2025-11-15T08:44:54Z")

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Above is the recap of that fantastic article for annyone interested in eggplant history and its breeding and evolution in multiple directions throughout the ages. Direct access to the meta-study : https://rdcu.be/ePm…

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## [Carrot breeding video](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/carrot-breeding-video/173)

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**Author:** [@Justin](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/Justin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/carrot-breeding-video/173 "2025-11-10T14:25:13Z")

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This video might be of interest. Here’s the description: Breeding Carrots for Production, Resilience, Flavor and Fun in Organic Systems 1,277 views Mar 28, 2022 Join us for a webinar to learn fundamental concepts and…

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## [Coolest Watermelon Seeds!](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/coolest-watermelon-seeds/3565)

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**Author:** [@JinTX](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/JinTX)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 11:25pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/coolest-watermelon-seeds/3565 "2025-02-26T23:25:53Z")

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I just found the coolest watermelon seeds! Has anyone grown these or similar varieties? They mention in the description they have heard of other varieties with similar traits of patterned/peeling seeds. Thanks @suffl…

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## [Interesting blog post on watermelon genetics](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/interesting-blog-post-on-watermelon-genetics/3251)

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**Author:** [@JinTX](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/u/JinTX)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://goingtoseed.discourse.group/t/interesting-blog-post-on-watermelon-genetics/3251 "2024-12-04T18:29:36Z")

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