In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Purpose of Plant Introduction 2. Procedure of Plant Introduction 3. Agencies 4. Merits and Demerits 5. Achievements. Plant introduction is a process of introducing plants (a genotype or a group of genotypes) from their own environment to a new environment. The process of introduction may involve new […]
Plant Introduction: Purpose and Procedure | Botany
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Inbreeding Depression and Hybrid Vigour | Plants
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Learn about the comparison between inbreeding depression and hybrid vigour. 1. Increase in Homozygosity vs. Development of Heterozygosity: Due to inbreeding each line becomes increasingly homozygous, as a consequence the variation within a line decrease rapidly. After 7-8 generations of selfing, the lines becomes almost uniform (99% homozygosity) which are called inbred lines. Hybridization always […]
Heterosis: Manifestation and Application | Plant Breeding
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Manifestation of Heterosis 2. Genetic Basis of Heterosis 3. Applications. Manifestation of Heterosis: Performance or expression of any character or trait is influenced by many genetic factors — some are positive (stimulating) and others are negative (decreasing). Expressivity of the genes or the degree of manifestation of […]
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