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crossbreeding /cross·breed·ing/ (-brēd-ing) hybridization; the mating of organisms of different strains or species. crossbreeding Etymology: L, crux + bredan the production of offspring by the mating of individuals of different varieties, strains, or species; hybridization. See also inbreeding. crossbred, adj. crossbreeding hybridization; the mating of organisms of different strains or species, e.g. when animals of different breeds are mated. Practiced extensively in farm animals to capitalize on advantages conferred by hybrid vigor. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Cattle sources of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) used for experimental infections of C57BL/6 mice an transmission results * Cattle TSE isolate Age, y Breed Molecular type 1 8 Charolais H 2 12 Crossbreed H 3 4 Prim'Holstein Typical Survival periods (d) Cattle TSE in C57BL/6 mice Western blot isolate (mean [+ or -] SD) results ([dagger]) 1 702 [+ or -] 117 8/9 2 652 [+ or -] 85 10/10 3 511 [+ or -] 89 8/9 * SD, standard deviation. We were running late, and the dogs, crossbreeds of wild wolf and domesticated husky, were ready to ride. They also fear the genetically modified plants might accidentally crossbreed with the native flora to create super weeds or even poison animals. |
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