cross-breeding
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“We are doing this cross-breeding all the time,” Ovrebo said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
The Reed, Kachuck said, spoils quickly after being picked, but could be made hardier via genetic intervention, such as cross-breeding.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2025
Mr. Currie of South Carolina spent 10 years cross-breeding peppers to create the new strain after previously breaking the heat record with the Carolina Reaper.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 17, 2023
KWS has been developing new varieties of wheat and barley for farmers for 150 years using traditional cross-breeding techniques.
From BBC ● May 23, 2022
They will, without any cross-breeding, occasionally produce white stock that are very pretty, and equally good for laying.
From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert
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