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Heterosis in plant breeding is also known as __________.
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Heterosis in plant breeding is also known as __________.

A.

Hybrid vigor

B.

Inbreeding depression

C.

Polyploidy

D.

Mutation

E.

None of the above

Correct option is A

Heterosis is also known as hybrid vigor. It refers to the phenomenon where hybrid offspring show superior traits such as growth rate, yield, and resistance to diseases compared to their parents.

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