British Dictionary definitions for backcross
/ (ˈbækˌkrɒs) /
to mate (a hybrid of the first generation) with one of its parents
the offspring so produced
the act or process of backcrossing
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Scientific definitions for backcross
[ băk′krôs′, -krŏs′ ]
To cross a hybrid with one of its parents or with an individual genetically identical to one of its parents. Backcrossing is used in research to isolate genetic characteristics found in one of the parents.
The act of making such a cross.
An individual resulting from such a cross.
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