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In maize, hybrid vigour us exploited by-A. Inducing mutation B. Bombarding the protoplast with DNAC. Crossing of two inbred parental linesD. Harvesting seeds from the most productive plants.

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In maize, hybrid vigor, also known as heterosis, is exploited primarily through option C: Crossing of two inbred parental lines. This process involves crossing two genetically distinct inbred lines to produce offspring that exhibit superior traits such as increased yield, disease resistance, or other desirable characteristics.