Cryptic variation between species and the basis of hybrid performance.
Crosses between closely related species give two contrasting results. One result is that species hybrids may be inferior to their parents, for example, being less fertile [1]. The other is that F1 hybrids may display superior performance (heterosis), for example with increased vigour [2]. Although v...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-07-01
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| Series: | PLoS Biology |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2907293?pdf=render |