Preferred Term:
heterosis
Definition:
The adaptive superiority of the heterozygous genotype with respect to one or more characters in comparison with the corresponding homozygote.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- hybrid vigor
- hybrid vigour
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/45461
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