crossability

Translations

crossabilitynoun
crossabilities
pl
compatibilité au croisementBiologie, amélioration des plantes.
The crossability of these two plant species was tested to see if they could produce viable hybrids.
La compatibilité au croisement de ces deux espèces végétales a été testée afin de vérifier si elles pouvaient produire des hybrides viables.
Additional translations
aptitude au croisementTerme technique en génétique et sélection.
Synonyms
cross-breeding ability
cross-breeding potential
interbreeding potential

Definitions

crossabilitynoun
The ability of different species or varieties to interbreed and produce offspring.
The crossability of these two plant species was tested to see if they could produce viable hybrids.
The degree or extent to which two taxa can be successfully crossed, often expressed as a measurable trait in breeding studies.
The researchers quantified the crossability of the cultivars to determine the most compatible parental combinations.