Question

Define hybridisation.

Answer 1

Hybridisation:

1. It is the process of developing animals and plants which have some desired qualities like a high yield, tolerance to climate, resistance from diseases, etc.
2. It is the important method of combining the characters of different plants.
3. Example:

a) Triticale is a hybrid variety of wheat and rye.

b) Mule is a hybrid variety of horse and donkey.