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yield gene

noun

Definition of yield gene

: any of a group of complementary genes no one of which has apparent individual effect especially : one that directly or indirectly affects (as by increasing resistance to disease or to drouth) the yield of various field crops

History and Etymology for yield gene

yield entry 2 + gene

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