Explain the importance of F1 hybrid plants and the term ‘hybrid vigour’. State FOUR specific plant examples.

Significance of hybrid vigour and uniformity of growth rate, height and colours.

F1 HYBRID A first filial generation offspring of two pure inbred lines F1 hybrid does not breed true. F2 generation – a mixture of parent and hybrids. Sometimes used where a mixture is accepted (Geranium F2 “Super Hybrid Mix”);

hybrid-vigour

F1 HYBRID A first filial generation offspring of two pure inbred lines F1 hybrid does not breed true. F2 generation – a mixture of parent and hybrids. Sometimes used where a mixture is accepted (Geranium F2 “Super Hybrid Mix”);

hybrid-vigour

MISSING EXAMPLES GIVE_EXAMPLES [4] : f1-hybrid