outcrossed

[US]/[ˈaʊtˌkrɒst]/
[UK]/[ˈaʊtˌkrɒst]/

Translation

v.To breed with a variety other than the one being cultivated.; To introduce genes from an outside source.
adj.Derived from or containing genes from an outside source.

Phrases & Collocations

outcrossed genes

outcrossed varieties

being outcrossed

outcrossed lines

outcrossed population

he outcrossed

they outcross

outcrossed marker

outcrossed region

outcrossed allele

Example Sentences

the corn variety was outcrossed to a different line to increase genetic diversity.

we carefully managed the field to minimize outcrossed pollen contamination.

outcrossed seeds can lead to unexpected traits in the next generation.

the researchers studied the frequency of outcrossed individuals in the population.

preventing outcrosses is crucial for maintaining the purity of the inbred line.

the experiment measured the rate at which the plants were outcrossed.

we used barriers to reduce the chance of outcrossed pollen reaching the crop.

the goal was to identify and eliminate plants that had been outcrossed.

outcrossed genes can introduce new characteristics into the breeding program.

the field was isolated to prevent unwanted outcrossed pollination.

we monitored for any signs of outcrossed traits in the experimental plots.

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