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What is hybridization? Introgression?

   What is hybridization? Introgression?

Plant Systematics

Plant Systematics

Michael G. Simpson 2nd Edition

Chapter 13, Problem 17

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01/14/2019

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Hybridization

Hybridization is the process in which individuals from two distinct genetic populations, often different species or subspecies, mate and produce offspring. This concept is important in evolutionary biology and genetics as it can lead to the mixing of genetic traits, potentially resulting in hybrids that have unique characteristics compared to their parent populations.

Introgression

Introgression refers to the incorporation of genes from one species or population into the gene pool of another through repeated backcrossing with hybrid individuals. This process, a form of gene flow, can introduce new genetic variations into a population, influencing evolutionary trajectories, adaptation, and the genetic makeup of organisms over time.

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