Heterobeltiosis is estimated over the
A. Popular variety
B. Mid-parent
C. Better parent
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Heterobeltiosis is estimated over the Better parent.Heterosis, or hybrid vigour, is the superiority of the hybrid for a certain trait over the mean of its two parents.
Heterobeltiosis is a form of heterosis where the hybrid is superior to its best parent. It can be calculated by,
Heterobeltiosis = $$\frac{{{{\text{F}}_1} - {\text{BP}}}}{{100}} \times {\text{BP}},$$ Where BP is mean of better parents.
Related Questions on Genetics and Plant Breeding
Genetic code was discovered by
A. Khorana and Methaei
B. Flemming and Methaei
C. Holley, Nirenberg and Khorana
D. Holley and Nirenberg
Progeny of breeder seed is referred to as
A. Breeder seed
B. Nucleus seed
C. Foundation seed
D. Certified seed
Molecular basis of organ differentiation depends on the modulation in transcription by
A. RNA pol
B. Transcription factor
C. Anticodon
D. All of the above
The phenomenon of linkage was first observed by
A. Bateson and Punnet
B. Nilson
C. Hugo de Vries
D. Mendel
Join The Discussion