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hybrid vigor. See heterosis. hybrid an offspring of parents of different strains, varieties or species. hybrid mother-of-millions bryophyllumdaigremontium × B. tubiflorum. hybrid vigor increased productivity and performance in the first generation of crossbred animals produced by the mating of dissimilar breeds. The gain is lost if the hybrids are interbred. Called also heterosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These causes vary from factors that link to hybrid vigor to ones that likely result from mechanical damage caused to the seed somewhere along the way. Data from seven commercial California dairy herds that have been crossbreeding a portion of their animals show hybrid vigor is alive and well. MPSS has jump started our efforts to understand, at the genomic level, the genetic and physiological bases of hybrid vigor in oysters, a non model species," said Professor Dennis Hedgecock. |
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