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The most obvious benefit of apomitic cultivars to crop producers is the ability to save seed from their field harvest of hybrid cultivars for planting the next season. Because apomixis fixes hybrid vigor, the farmer does not need to purchase fresh hybrid seed each season. This would especially benefit the producer in poor economies, who often cannot afford the high price of hybrid seed. Apomixis, as previously indicated, could accelerate plant breeding. This could translate into less expensive commercial seed for all producers. Realistically, such benefits will materialize only if commercial breeders will make acceptable profit from using the technology.