Heterosis
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Heterosis or hybrid vigor. F1 Hybrid stands out favorably from its homozygous parentswhen compared to one or more desired agronomic characteristics. The hybrid is a heterozygous superior in aptitude, caused by superdominance, and often surpasses in size, performance and productivity.[1]
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Reference and external links
- ↑ Glossary of Genetic Resources. Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology. Available at: <http://www.cenargen.embrapa.br/recgen/glossario/glossario.html>. Accessed: February 2011.
