Practice mode Plant Breeding and Genetics

In what form can heterosis be fully exploited?

Correct answer B. Hybrids

Explanation

Heterosis is greatest in the F1 generation and declines on selfing, so it is fully used only by growing F1 hybrids, whereas synthetics and composites keep only part of it.

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