What is another word for out-crosses?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ʊtkɹˈɒsɪz] (IPA) 
Out-crosses is a term used in genetics to describe the process of breeding two individuals who have no recent common ancestors. This is done to introduce new genetic variations and increase genetic diversity in a population. Synonyms for out-crosses include crossbreeding, hybridization, interbreeding, and outbreeding. These methods are often used in animal and plant breeding to enhance desirable traits such as disease resistance, growth rate, and yield. Out-crosses can help prevent inbreeding depression, where the offspring tend to have reduced fitness due to a lack of genetic diversity. However, proper genetic testing and evaluation of traits are needed before introducing new genetic variations through out-crosses.
