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backcross

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backcross [′bak‚krȯs]
(genetics)
A cross between an F1heterozygote and an individual of P1genotype.
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The first set of intercross progeny from the third backcross was planted in 2002.
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is their fertile, allotetraploid hybrid, and at least one sterile, triploid backcross hybrid was reported.
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Although it is plausible that this individual is an advanced backcross, this result more likely represents an outlier.
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