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Old March 5, 2017   #44
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Leaving aside any questions of authenticity and honesty, what would a DNA test show?

Wouldn't you need a DNA test of a known sample of Crimson Giant to compare the results of these tomatoes? Further, a DNA test cannot show or prove the age of the seeds.

Just thought it was an interesting question since DNA was mentioned a couple of times. OTOH, if you had the seeds and seed packet, how could you prove they were not 80 years old?

Just some wonderings on a cold day here in Virginia!

Jeff
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