Meanings
nounhybrid vigor (uncountable)
alternative hybrid vigour
- uncountableA property of some hybrids that are more likely to outperform either purebred parent in surviving.
Synonyms: heterosis, outbreeding enhancement
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA property of some hybrids that are more likely to outperform either purebred parent in surviving.
Similar
heterosisoutbreeding enhancement
More synonyms by meaning
noun(genetics) the tendency of a crossbred organism to have qualities superior to those of either parent
Similar
Broader
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Translations
Dutch hybride groeikracht
- hybride groeikrachtproperty
Finnish heteroosi, risteytyselinvoima
- heteroosiproperty
- risteytyselinvoimaproperty
French vigueur hybride
- vigueur hybrideproperty
Spanish vigor híbrido
- vigor híbridoproperty
Welsh ymnerth croesryw
- ymnerth croesrywproperty
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