verb
- bred (an animal or plant) with an individual from a different strain or variety to introduce genetic diversity
Usage: biology; agriculture
Examples
- The breeder outcrossed the purebred dogs to improve their health.
- Scientists outcrossed the corn varieties to develop disease resistance.
- The population was outcrossed with individuals from neighboring regions.
- They outcrossed the laboratory mice to prevent genetic problems.
- The farmer outcrossed his cattle with a different breed.
- Researchers outcrossed the plants to study genetic variation.