noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
heterosis; hybrid vigor
Technical term in genetics and breeding for the superior traits of crossbred offspring compared to their parents.
雑種強勢はトウモロコシの品種改良でよく利用される。
Hybrid vigor is often used in corn breeding.
Compound of 雑種 (hybrid) and 強勢 (vigor, dominance). The term is a direct translation of the English 'hybrid vigor' or 'heterosis'.