Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cross-fertilization
noun
/ˈkrɔs ˌfɜːrtɪləˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of fertilization where the genetic material from two different individuals combines.
Examples
- Cross-fertilization can enhance the genetic diversity of plant species.
- In education, cross-fertilization of ideas leads to innovative solutions.
- Researchers observed cross-fertilization between the two strains of bacteria.
Meaning
Cross-fertilization occurs when the sperm of one individual fertilizes the egg of another, leading to genetic diversity in offspring.
Synonyms
- Genetic exchange
- Hybridization
- Interbreeding
