Shull and East (1908) proposed over dominance hypothesis of hetrosis in_________________?
Correct answer: C. Maize
- A. Barley
- B. wheat
- C. Maize
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Shull and East proposed the overdominance explanation of heterosis in maize in 1908. It states that the heterozygote can outperform both corresponding homozygotes.
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