A variety that is produced by mixing seeds of several phenotypically similar superior lines is known as a:
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Correct answer: Composite variety
Composite varieties are developed by mixing seeds of several phenotypically similar lines and allowing them to interpollinate. They are easier and cheaper to produce than hybrids and allow farmers to reuse the seeds for a few seasons.
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