Phrases with «wild relatives»

The phrase "wild relatives" refers to the close family members of a particular plant or animal species that live and grow in their natural habitats, rather than being domesticated or living alongside humans. These wild relatives play an important role in preserving the genetic diversity and characteristics of the species and can be used to improve and strengthen cultivated or domesticated varieties. Full definition

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Sentences with «wild relatives»

  • A second part of the study will seek to understand drought tolerance in wild relatives of tomatoes. (btiscience.org)
  • Even though crop species have been moved all over the world, he says the historic home ranges of many crops are still relevant because wild relatives persist there. (sciencemag.org)
  • Identifying and characterizing immunity - associated genes from wild relatives of tomato. (btiscience.org)
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