Hybridize (Verb)
Meaning
Breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties; "cross a horse and a donkey"; "Mendel tried crossbreeding"; "these species do not interbreed".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Scientists experiment with techniques to hybridize wheat and rye, hoping to create more resilient crops.
- Researchers are attempting to hybridize a rose with a strong scent and one with vibrant colors to create a stunning new variety.
- Breeders will often hybridize different types of cattle to create offspring with desirable characteristics.
- Farmers hybridize their corn to create crops that are more resistant to pests and diseases.
- The lab is focused on discovering ways to hybridize drought-resistant plants with crops commonly used in agriculture.