Filial generation (F1, F2) Each generation of offspring in a breeding program, designated F1, F2, etc.
First Filial Generation the "children" in a genetic cross
(fili = son‚ daughter) ...
Filial generation (F1)
Denotes the different generations involved in breeding experiments. F1 is the first filial or filial-one generation i.e.
See filial generation.
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Filial generation (F1)
Denotes the different generations involved in breeding experiments. F1 is the first filial or filial-one generation i.e.
the first filial generation produced by crossing two parental lines
Source: Jenkins, John B. 1990. Human Genetics, 2nd Edition. New York: Harper & Row
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F1 (first filial generation)
The first filial or hybrid offspring in a genetic cross-fertilization.
F2 (second filial generation) ...
F1 generation First filial generation; offspring from a genetic cross.
F2 generation Second filial generation of a genetic cross.
Facet A small, facelike articular surface.
If the first filial generation (F1 generation) produces four offspring, the second filial generation, which occurs by crossing the members of the first filial generation, shows a phenotypic (appearance) ratio of 9:3:3:1.
generation The number of generations represented by a germplasm. For example, the first generation of a cross between two parental lines would be the F1 (first filial generation), the second , F2 and so on.
 See also: F1, Character, Breed, Organ, Genotype
  
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