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backcross

Cross between an offspring and one of its parents, or an individual that is genetically identical to one of its parents. It is a breeding technique used to determine the genetic makeup of an individual organism.



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Once the Rag1 gene was discovered, Syngenta was able to successfully transfer it by using multiple backcrosses into elite Midwestern varieties.
Crop Tech by Wenzel, Wayne / Farm Journal
After two more backcrosses, TACF had a tree which was 15/16 American and 1/16 Chinese, which it hopes will uphold the beauty and adaptability of the American chestnut.
Trees, environment, and genes: in the evolutionary battle to survive ... by Moll, Gary / American Forests
Researchers will begin third backcrosses this year and are only one cross away from the end of their breeding program (about seven years).
Tree in a coma by Exum, Ellen Mason / American Forests
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