Hybrid plants Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the importance of F1 hybrid plants
A
Hybridisation is carried out by plant breeders to incorporate qualities into plants which make them commercially valuable in terms of yield, scent and form.
F1 hybrids are the first filial generation of pure parent plants.
They give uniformity and are vigorous.
They do not breed true from seed
They have uniformity in growth rate, height and colour.
2
Q
Explain the term ‘hybrid vigour’
A
Hybrid vigour is the improvement of growth and yield shown by some hybrids and is often used by gardeners to describe and increased resistance to pests and diseases in the F1 generation of plants.
