Interspecific cross

The instrument of execution on which Christ died; a symbol of the unique sacrifice of Christ as sole mediator between God and man. Jesus invited his disciples to take up their ...

cross

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

In genetic studies, the mating of two individuals or populations. Also called mating.

cross

Agriculture; Rice science

A hybrid between two genetically dissimilar parents.

cross

Sports; Soccer

a pass from an attacking player near the sideline to a teammate in the middle or opposite side of the field; used to give the teammate a good scoring opportunity.

watershed

Agriculture; Rice science

The total area from which a single river collects surface water runoff; the catchment or drainage area of a river system.

watershed degradation

Agriculture; Rice science

A marked deterioration in the hydrological behavior of a river system which reduces the potential of land and water by causing a water flow of inferior quality, quantity and ...

waterlogging

Agriculture; Rice science

Impeded drainage; or soil saturated with water but not necessarily with standing water.

waterlogged field

Agriculture; Rice science

A field which continuously has standing water and cannot be drained. The water level may not be deep.

water use efficiency

Agriculture; Rice science

1). Expressed in terms of dry matter or harvested portion of the crop produced per unit of water consumed. 2). Ratio of the water used for evapotranspiration, seepage, and ...