Heterosis (Crossword clue)
We found one answer for “Heterosis” .
This page shows answers to the clue Heterosis, followed by 8 definitions like “The observation that in some circumstances”, “A figure of speech by which one form of a noun” and “Heterosis, hybrid vigor, or outbreeding enhancement”.HYBRID VIGOR (6,5) |
Definitions of “Heterosis”
If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.• Heterosis, hybrid vigor, or outbreeding enhancement
• An increase in the performance of hybrids over that of purebreds
• The increase in such characteristics as size, growth rate
• Hybrid vigour, the superiority of a heterozygotic organism over the homozygote
• Increased growth, vigour or yield frequently shown in the F1 generation of a cross
• Use of one form of a noun or pronoun in place of another for rhetorical effect
• The beneficial effect on the phenotype of crossing (hybridization) on growth
• A situation where crossing two inbred lines yields progeny that are more healthy/vigorous than their parents
• Hybrid vigor. Superiority of a crossbred individual relative to the average performance of the purebred parents included in the cross
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