Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production Question 283
Question: Superority of hybrid over parent is [BVP 2004]
Options:
A) Heterosis
B) Selection
C) Hybridized progeny
D) Hybrid vigour
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Our breeding usually takes place between members of different varieties or strains, and in certain plants of closely related species.
The progeny is known as hybrid and have phenotypes showing characteristics which are superior to either of the parents stock.
This phenomenon is known as hybrid vigour or heterosis.
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