crossbreeding
UKkrɔsbriːdiŋ
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the combination of 'cross' and 'breeding'.
مثال
- Crossbreeding is commonly used in agriculture to improve livestock.
- The crossbreeding of different varieties of corn resulted in a more resilient crop.
- The breeder is studying the effects of crossbreeding on plant traits.
ترکیبهای رایج
Crossbreeding animals Crossbreeding plants Crossbreeding experiments Crossbreeding programs
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
- reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons)