single-cross

[US]/[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˌkrɒs]/
[UK]/[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˌkrɒs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A type of fencing bout where only one touch is needed to win.; A single crossing or intersection.
adj.Involving only one crossing or intersection.

Phrases & Collocations

single-cross check

single-cross point

single-crossed lines

single-cross over

single-cross design

single-crossing road

single-cross junction

single-cross pattern

single-crossed area

single-cross bridge

Example Sentences

the breeder used a single-cross strategy to improve yield.

we performed a single-cross to generate recombinant inbred lines.

a single-cross between two maize lines was conducted.

the single-cross progeny showed increased disease resistance.

analyzing the single-cross data helped identify key genes.

the single-cross was repeated three times for confirmation.

we evaluated the single-cross performance in field trials.

the single-cross offspring were screened for desirable traits.

a single-cross approach is common in maize breeding programs.

the single-cross resulted in a significant yield advantage.

we used a single-cross to map quantitative trait loci.

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