crossbreeding (Meaning)
crossbreeding (n)
(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)
Synonyms & Antonyms of crossbreeding
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crossbreeding Sentence Examples
- Crossbreeding is a common agricultural practice used to improve the genetic diversity and resilience of livestock.
- The farmer introduced a new breed of sheep through crossbreeding to enhance wool quality and meat production.
- Crossbreeding involves mating individuals from different breeds or species to produce offspring with desired traits.
- The botanist conducted experiments in crossbreeding to develop hybrid plants with increased resistance to pests and diseases.
- In animal husbandry, careful selection and controlled crossbreeding can lead to improved milk yields and meat quality.
- The breeder achieved success in crossbreeding by combining genetic traits from two distinct lines of cattle.
- Crossbreeding can also be used to create hybrids with specific characteristics suited to different environmental conditions.
- The orchardist practiced crossbreeding to create fruit trees that bear larger and sweeter produce.
- The geneticist studied the effects of crossbreeding on the inheritance of traits in laboratory mice.
- Crossbreeding programs in aquaculture aim to produce fish varieties that grow faster and have better disease resistance.
FAQs About the word crossbreeding
(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids, reproduction by parents of different races (especi
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Crossbreeding is a common agricultural practice used to improve the genetic diversity and resilience of livestock.
The farmer introduced a new breed of sheep through crossbreeding to enhance wool quality and meat production.
Crossbreeding involves mating individuals from different breeds or species to produce offspring with desired traits.
The botanist conducted experiments in crossbreeding to develop hybrid plants with increased resistance to pests and diseases.
