Definition of hybridization in English:
hybridization
(British hybridisation)
nounˌhʌɪbrɪdʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)nˌhaɪbrədəˈzeɪʃ(ə)n
mass nounThe process of an animal or plant breeding with an individual of another species or variety.
these irises are the products of hybridization carried out by a plant breeding firm
natural hybridization of two fungal species
Example sentencesExamples
- Although no hybridization between those species has been noted in the wild, Amazona species are known to hybridize in captivity.
- The scientists can determine whether hybridization may be occurring in farmers' fields.
- Dozens of new plant varieties produced through hybridization and other traditional methods of genetic improvement enter the marketplace each year.
- Hybridization was detected by a colour reaction.
- He carried out experimental work on the hybridisation of zebras and horses.
- This spatial isolation appears to be an effective barrier to hybridization.
- Mendel published the results of a study of hybridization of plants.
- Genetic mapping studies provide insight into the pattern and extent of genetic incompatibilities affecting hybridization between closely related species.
- Breeders with bogus American shorthairs produced through illicit hybridization would be allowed to transfer their cats to this newly created amnesty breed.
- The diversity of rice may be damaged and undesirable hybridisation could result in wild rice producing herbicide-resistance genes.
Definition of hybridization in US English:
hybridization
(British hybridisation)
nounˌhaɪbrədəˈzeɪʃ(ə)nˌhībrədəˈzāSH(ə)n
The process of an animal or plant breeding with an individual of another species or variety.
these irises are the products of hybridization carried out by a plant breeding firm
natural hybridization of two fungal species
Example sentencesExamples
- Hybridization was detected by a colour reaction.
- The scientists can determine whether hybridization may be occurring in farmers' fields.
- Dozens of new plant varieties produced through hybridization and other traditional methods of genetic improvement enter the marketplace each year.
- This spatial isolation appears to be an effective barrier to hybridization.
- Breeders with bogus American shorthairs produced through illicit hybridization would be allowed to transfer their cats to this newly created amnesty breed.
- Although no hybridization between those species has been noted in the wild, Amazona species are known to hybridize in captivity.
- The diversity of rice may be damaged and undesirable hybridisation could result in wild rice producing herbicide-resistance genes.
- He carried out experimental work on the hybridisation of zebras and horses.
- Genetic mapping studies provide insight into the pattern and extent of genetic incompatibilities affecting hybridization between closely related species.
- Mendel published the results of a study of hybridization of plants.