Which among the following is/are advantage(s) of hybrid seeds?

Better fruit quality

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Increase in cost

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Disease resistant

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High shelf life

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Solution

The correct option is D High shelf life
$∙$ Hybrid seeds are developed by crossing two plants which have genetically different characters, thus developing new varieties with desired characters. E.g., Pomato plants developed by crossing tomato and potato.
$∙$ Hybrids are chosen to improve the characteristics of the resulting plants. The improved characteristics include better yield, better fruit quality, improved colour, disease resistance and high shelf life.

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