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Introgression vs Hybridization - What's the difference?

introgression | hybridization |

As nouns the difference between introgression and hybridization

is that introgression is (genetics) the movement of a gene from one species to another while hybridization is the act of hybridizing, or the state of being hybridized.

introgression

English

Noun

(wikipedia introgression) (en noun)
  • (genetics) The movement of a gene from one species to another

    • Derived terms

    *introgressional

    Related terms

    *introgress *introgressive

    hybridization

    English

    Alternative forms

    * hybridisation

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of hybridizing, or the state of being hybridized.
  • # (chemistry) The linear combination of atomic orbitals in a molecule to form hybrid orbitals.
  • # (botany) The process of breeding a mixed offspring from two different strains or species of plant.
  • (transport) the conversion of a fleet of vehicles to hybrids.