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Interbreeding (Noun)

(genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The endangered species was saved from extinction by preventing interbreeding with other subspecies.
Scientists are studying the effects of interbreeding on the genetic makeup of the resulting offspring.
In agriculture, controlled interbreeding is a common practice to produce crops with desirable traits.
The protection of unique genetic lines relies on preventing interbreeding with other breeds or species.
The genetic variety that resulted from interbreeding between the two plant species was surprising to researchers.

Reproduction by parents of different races (especially by white and non-white persons).