出典:Wiktionary
backcrossing (countable かつ uncountable, 複数形 backcrossings)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/24 17:27 UTC 版)
Backcrossing is a crossing of a hybrid with one of its parents or an individual genetically similar to its parent, in order to achieve offspring with a genetic identity which is closer to that of the parent. It is used in horticulture, animal breeding and in production of gene knockout organisms.
「backcrossing」は動詞「backcross」の現在分詞です