Heterobeltiosis is estimated over the___________________?

Correct answer: C. Better parent

  • A. Standard parent
  • B. Mid parent
  • C. Better parent
  • D. Popular variety

Explanation

Heterobeltiosis is the superiority of a hybrid over its better parent, so it is estimated by comparing the hybrid with the higher-performing parent. Comparison with the mid-parent is called heterosis over the mid-parent.

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