intercross

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Whatever the cause may be, we may conclude, that in England the varieties never or very rarely intercross.

From Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom by Darwin, Charles

In the case of methodical selection, a breeder selects for some definite object, and if the individuals be allowed freely to intercross, his work will completely fail.

From The Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection, 6th Edition by Darwin, Charles

Lathyrus odoratus, varieties of, never naturally intercross in England.

From Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom by Darwin, Charles

From the inward curvature of the lobes as they approach each other, the tips of the marginal spikes first intercross, and ultimately their bases.

From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles

Pisum sativum, varieties of, rarely intercross, but a cross between them highly beneficial.

From Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom by Darwin, Charles