>>> I don't think reproductive isolation is anything we want. What is wanted is a way to increase vigor by combining traits rather than isolating them.
<><><> I think I would state as being "increase vigor by including traits rather than isolating them". That is why I would like to flood the mating area with drone colonies that demonstrate the presence of traits I want to include in my queen production. Over a period of time I would hope to see the inclusion of and colony demonstration of the traits I would desire in the succeeding generations.
Mike in LA
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