Q. The term heterosis was first coined by
A) McClintock
B) Boweri
C) Swaminathan
D) None of these
Explanation
Heterosis is also known as hybrid vigour. It is the presence of superior qualities in the hybrid than either of the parents. The term ‘hybrid vigour’ was given by G H Shull.
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