outcross
outcross · outcrosses
The introduction of unrelated breeding stock to an existing population, especially one…The introduction of unrelated breeding stock to an existing population, especially one which is inbred or homogeneous.
Meaning
2 sensesThe introduction of unrelated breeding stock to an existing population, especially one which is inbred or homogeneous.
A plant or animal produced by such methods.
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