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cross-pollination Definition

cross·-pollination (-päl′ə nā′s̸hən)

noun

the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another with a different genetic composition, as by insects, or deliberately by a botanist

cross-pollination Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • ensure: The separation distances for the FSEs have been set to ensure that cross-pollination is a maximum of 1 % .
  • show: The following program was also about showing the cross-pollination of some of the pyramids built on just one continent, the African continent.
  • minimize: The GM crops used in the FSEs are separated from any nearby conventional or organic crops to minimize cross-pollination.
  • say: Organic organizations say that cross-pollination could take place between the GM maize and the organic sweetcorn grown at Ryton.
  • effect: Flowers are normally self-pollinated but there is a short period when insects can effect cross-pollination.

Preposition: between

  • crop: Crossing Out One major concern is that cross-pollination between genetically-engineered crops and non-engineered varieties or wild relatives could create a range of problems.

Adjective modifier

  • ordinary: The spread of genes linked to this promoter by ordinary cross-pollination or by horizontal gene transfer will have enormous impacts on health and biodiversity.
  • such: The next step requires the identification of some elements in the claims that might constitute evidence of such cross-pollination.
  • unacceptable: It is important that the evaluations themselves should not result in any unacceptable cross-pollination.
  • cultural: As the venue also encompasses club nights, live music events and a vibrant café bar, their audiences benefit from cultural cross-pollination.
  • simple: These results cannot be fully explained in terms of simple cross-pollination.

Noun used with modifier

  • %: The European Commission proposes a 5,000 meter separation distance, which could still result in 0.3 % cross-pollination.

Preposition: of

  • crop: It is likely that cross-pollination of nearby crops or wild plants will occur.
  • style: They were releases that were way ahead of their time, more suited to today's musical diversity and cross-pollination of styles.

Preposition: with

  • specie: Once released into a complex environment the outcomes become increasingly unpredictable due to cross-pollination with related species causing new life forms.

Preposition: by

  • insect: However, seeds are sometimes produced through normal cross-pollination by insects.