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Example:Cross-fertilization between different plant varieties can increase yields.

Definition:The process of fertilization where the male gametes come from a different individual of the same species.

From cross-fertilization

Example:Corn farmers encourage outcrossing to boost genetic diversity.

Definition:The practice of breeding by crossing with individuals from a different stock to increase genetic variation.

From outcrossing

Example:Hybridization is used to breed new varieties of roses.

Definition:The process of combining the genetic material of different individuals, species, or breeds in order to produce hybrids.

From hybridization