Preferred Term:
composite breeds
Definition:
Composites are a population made up of two or more component breeds, designed to retain heterosis (hybrid vigor) in future generations without crossbreeding, and maintained like a purebreed.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/284487
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