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Differentiate between inbreeding and heterosis. What is inbreeding depression?

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Inbreeding	Heterosis
The cross between two individuals of a species that are related by descent is called inbreeding.	The cross between two unrelated individuals or species or genus may develop an improved hybrid called heterosis.

The loss of vigour/ fertility and productivity due to continuous inbreeding especially close inbreeding is called inbreeding depression.

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