Gabe15

I don't feel M. basjoo is a good candidate for breeding with. In test crosses, it has a very hard time crossing with anything other than M. itinerans, and thats just wild diploids. Seed set is even more difficult when working with edibles, and although it is very hardy, there may be better options. There is known at least one M. acuminata-like species discovered in China that grows at 8,000ft with very large bunches of fruit, these highlands species tend to be very hardy. A M. balbisiana is also known that grows in an area that receives frost and snow, and it still flowers. If/when these become available, they are much better choices in my opinion for breeding. I know it is difficult to get new plants introduced sometimes, but perhaps they will be made available some day.

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