introgression
introgression
Definition
in·tro·gres·sion (-gres̸h′ən)
noun
the infiltration of genes from the gene pool of one species into that of another
Etymology: intro- + (di)gression
in′·tro·gres′·sive (-gres′iv) adjective
introgression
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- gene: There is likely to be strong selection pressure for introgression of genes which are beneficial to O. novo-ulmi.
- transgenes: Thus, the introgression of a few individual transgenes is unlikely to have any major biological effect on genetic diversity in maize landraces.
Adjective modifier
- genetic: The two species hybridize and hybrids are fertile, causing genetic introgression of Ruddy Duck genes in the wild population of White-headed Ducks.
Noun used with modifier
- gene: Gaining parameters to populate models of gene introgression rates.
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