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Agriculture · Q866

Genetics And Plant Breeding

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 866

Q866

Over time there is loss in vigour and productivity of clones. The phenomenon is known as

A.
Hybrid breakdown
B.
Hybrid vigour
C.
Clonal degeneration
Answer
D.
Clonal sterility

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Over time there is a loss in vigour and productivity of clones. The phenomenon is known as Clonal degeneration.
The loss in vigour and productivity of clones with time is known as clonal degeneration and it may be due to mutation and infection of viruses and bacteria.
It is when cannabis clones lose their uniqueness in producing certain properties or compounds, including cannabinoids and terpenes.