Superiority of F1 hybrid over a standard commercial variety is called
A. Heterobeltiosis
B. Luxuriance
C. Economic heterosis
D. Relative heterosis
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The superiority of an F1 hybrid over a standard commercial variety is called Economic heterosis.Heterosis is the improved or increased function of any biological quality in a hybrid offspring. It refers to the superiority of F1 over the standard commercial check variety. It is also called economic heterosis or useful heterosis and is calculated by using a formula.
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