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  2. Backcross

Backcross

Pronounced / BAK·kraws /

Breeding a plant with one of its parents, or a plant like that parent, to strengthen certain traits.

Example in a sentence

“The breeder backcrossed the hybrid to its mother to bring back her aroma.”

Also called BX, backcrossing

Read more about Backcross

Strain Super Skunk A backcross that pushed Skunk #1 further toward its indica side. Strain Lovelace Lovelace is a hybrid cross combining Harlitus and Snowdawg BX. Known for mint, earthy, spice aromatics. Strain Snowdawg 2 Snowdawg 2 is a hybrid cross of Original Snowdawg and Snowdawg BX from Alphakronik Genes. Known for earthy, nutty aromatics. Strain Yeti OG Yeti OG is a indica cross combining OG Kush and Sour Diesel. Known for cheese, earthy, diesel aromatics.

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