When two unrelated individuals or lines are crossed, the performance of $F_{1}$ hybrid is often superior to both its parents. This phenomenon, is called

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The superiority of the hybrids over either of the parents (dominant or recessive) is called hybrid vigour (G. Shull).Heterosis is equivalent of hybrid vigour.

Q. When two unrelated individuals or lines are crossed, the performance of $F_{1}$ hybrid is often superior to both its parents. This phenomenon, is called

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