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outcrossing
UK
/ˈaʊtkrɒsɪŋ/
US
/ˈaʊtkrɑsɪŋ/
outcrossings
pl
Translations
Outcrossing is used to introduce new genetic material into a population.
Скрещивание используется для введения нового генетического материала в популяцию.
Additional translations
Definitions
Outcrossing is often used in agriculture to produce crops that are more resistant to diseases.
The breeder used outcrossing to introduce new traits into the dog breed.
Synonyms
UK
/ˈaʊtˌkrɒsɪŋ/
US
/ˈaʊtˌkrɑːsɪŋ/
Present-participle adjective, e.g. “outcrossing populations”; no verb POS added because the lemma form for the verb is outcross.
Definitions
Outcrossing populations showed greater disease resistance.
outcrossing
Gerund
outcrossed
Past Simple
outcrossed
Past Participle
outcrossing
Gerund
UK
/ˈaʊtkrɒs/
US
/ˈaʊtkrɑs/
Translations
Farmers often outcross different breeds to improve livestock.
Фермеры часто скрещивают разные породы, чтобы улучшить скот.
Definitions
The farmer decided to outcross his cattle to improve their genetic diversity.
Definitions
The farmer decided to use an outcross to improve the genetic diversity of his cattle herd.
The new outcross showed improved resistance to disease compared to the purebred animals.
Definitions
Outcross progeny often display greater genetic diversity than inbred lines.