Although there is less vigour in this generation than in the first, the second generation backcross still is close enough in the breeding tree to the original hybrid to still benefit
from hybrid vigour.
The F1B generation is still close enough in the breeding tree to benefit
from hybrid vigour.
Not exact matches
Another «benefit» that is often raised is the notion of better health resulting
from «
hybrid vigour.»
In fact farmers so recognise the benefit of
hybrid vigour that much of the meat we eat, milk we drink and eggs we boil are
from crossbreeds.
It doesn't matter what someone thinks about the
hybrid vigour argument, if the puppy comes
from parents who aren't registered and haven't been tested for genetic diseases or conditions, with minimal nutrition, the chance of that puppy being free of hip or eye or other issues is going to drop.