Exchange of genes between different, usually related, populations [through cross breeding]. Genes commonly flow back and forth among plant [populations] via transfers of pollen.
Source:
Base de Dados Tropical
Glossary![]()
In agriculture, this process can occur between crop plants and sexually compatible wild relatives regardless of whether the crop plant was developed through conventional plant breeding or biotechnology.
Source: GreenFacts, based on CBI
Gene flow to wild plant
relatives![]()
Genetic cross - Hybrid (plant or animal)
Español: Flujo de genes
Français: Flux de gènes