2. Plant and Animal Breeding - F1 Hybrids Flashcards
1
Q
In plantsl how are F1 hybrids produced?
A
By crossing two different inbred lines to create a relatively uniform heterozygous crop
2
Q
What two things do F1 hybrids have an increase of?
A
Vigour and yield
3
Q
The F2 is genetically variable and of little use in what?
A
Further production
4
Q
What can the F2 provide a source of?
A
New varieties
5
Q
What can test crosses be used to identify?
A
Unwanted individuals with heterozygous recessive alleles
