Common garden peas (Pisum sativum) are wonderful when eaten raw. Gregor Mendel (1822-1884) no doubt ate his share. Today he is recognized for using peas to establish the science of genetics. Mendel investigated hereditary patterns of hybrids. Hybrids...

Hybridization of plants is done to encourage the development of a more desirable plant through the mixing of genetic material from two plants. Manipulating plants genetically dates back to the experiments of Gregor Mendal in the latter half of the...

A hybrid is an offspring between two different species, or the offspring between two parents of the same species that differ in one or more heritable characteristics. An example of the first kind of hybrid is a mule, a cross between a female horse...

A hybrid is the offspring of a mating between two genetically dissimilar parents. This often occurs between two related species or varieties. When hybridization is attempted between two unrelated species, the genetic incompatibility is usually too...

A hybrid is the combination of two or more different things, aimed at achieving a particular objective or goal. In different contexts this may refer...

General Motors Corp. will introduce a new hybrid full-size pickup and a concept hybrid truck this week at the Chicago Auto Show, betting that pickup drivers have been itching to jump on the hybrid bandwagon.GM says the 2009 GMC Sierra hybrid gets a 25 percent...

Vehicle type: front-engine, front-wheel- drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan Estimated price as tested: $30,000 Engine type: DOHC 16-valve 2.4-liter inline- 4, 147 hp, 138 lb-ft; AC permanent magnet electric motor, 141 hp (battery limited to 45 hp), 199 lb-ft; combined system, 192 hpTransmission :continuously variable automatic...

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RoadWorthy! By Ken Chester, Jr. Motor News Media Corporation Impressively advanced: 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid crossover It has the equivalent power of a V8 engine, can carry up to seven passengers, is available in two- or four-wheel drive and gets better gas...