OK, I'm not sure about all this. I'll post what I remember about bloodreds.
Originally found in northern Florida. It may have been line bred after this. But it had a very bad rep for small eggs and babies that did poorly. Thru years of out crossing then breeding back, it is not stronger genetically than before for animals in captivity.
I do believe the diffused gene has been proven to 1 simple dominant recessive gene. BUT in my humble opinion, the rest is not just line bred. I am pretty sure K Love posted last year she suspect at least multiple genes. I hope I am right on that, if not my apologizes.
Whether multigenic or multiallelic, or both. Who knows. IN fact, as I was asking everyone I could with bio degrees, they told me that even gene loci can play a part. If gene #12345 is the diffused gene #12346 is ONE of the genes to control color, if one is changed, it may or may not be effect the gene next to it. I think it was at this point I said, I love bloodred. They are like women, I just will never understand them.
I just had to reply. A bloodred post with no reply is like a martini without the olive.
>>This question is about bloods and the "diffuse" gene. Bloodred is essentially just diffuse that has been line bred for that pure red look correct? So couldn't someone also line breed anerys for a jet black corn? or butters for a pure yellow corn? or creams for pure orange? Just a thought that crossed my mind..... Any opinions?
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>>"Have you ever tried simply turning off the T.V., sitting down with your kids... and hitting them?"
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