The genetical basis of inbreeding depression and of heterosis: its implications for plant and animal breeding

Jinks J . L ., . and Lawrence M . J ., . The genetical basis of inbreeding depression and of heterosis: its implications for plant and animal breeding. pp. 1-8. ISSN 0127-2209

There is little genetical justification for the widespread belief that the best phenotypes particularly for yield are produced by heterozygotes rather than homozygotes. Heterozygosity is not an essential prerequisite for high performance or for uniformity and stability of that performance; rather it is the correct genic content of individuals that is important and that this can be achieved in a homozygote

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There is little genetical justification for the widespread belief that the best phenotypes particularly for yield are produced by heterozygotes rather than homozygotes. Heterozygosity is not an essential prerequisite for high performance or for uniformity and stability of that performance; rather it is the correct genic content of individuals that is important and that this can be achieved in a homozygote

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Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Summary (En)
AGROVOC Term:	GENETICA
AGROVOC Term:	VIGOR HIBRIDO/ ENDOGAMIA
AGROVOC Term:	FENOTIPOS
AGROVOC Term:	MEJORAMIENTO ANIMAL
AGROVOC Term:	FITOMEJORAMIENTO
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:53
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/18529

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