outcross

Meanings

• verb

  The act of breeding animals or plants from different species or varieties.

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Antonyms

incross , inbreed , incross

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Variants

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outcross , outcrosses , outcrossed , outcrossing

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Etymology

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Outcross is derived from the Old French word 'outrecroisir', which means 'to cross outside'.

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Trivia

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1. Outcrossing is a common method used in the breeding of racehorses.

2. Outcrossing can lead to the creation of new and unique plant varieties with desirable traits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inbreeding: The process of breeding animals or plants from closely related individuals. Outcrossing is the opposite of inbreeding.

2. Hybridization: The process of creating a hybrid by breeding two different species or varieties. Outcrossing is a common method of hybridization.

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Culture

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Outcross is a term used primarily in genetics and agriculture. It is often used in animal breeding to describe the mating of individuals from different breeds or strains. In plant breeding, outcrossing refers to the transfer of pollen from one flower to another of a different plant. This process can lead to the creation of new hybrid varieties.

How to Memorize "outcross"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two different species or varieties being bred to create a new hybrid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'outcross' with the idea of breeding animals or plants from different species or varieties.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Outside Cross' to remember the meaning of the term.

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