Cross fertilization

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	the fertilization of the female products of one physiological individual by the male products of another, - as the fertilization of the ovules of one plant by pollen from another. See Fertilization. - Cowper.
	fertilization by pollen from some other blossom. See under Cross, a.

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Revival of the name evokes suggestive parallels between pioneer botanical experimentation and the current vogue for exploratory cross fertilization between urban regeneration and public art.

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The government in its counterproposal rejected these arguments and referenced numerous instances in which executives both in internal communications, and in communications with the public had indicated that daily cross fertilization of ideas among operating groups was not obvious.

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Julian Greene, the general manager of CommonHealth London, added, "We are delighted to welcome Anne to the London office, and we believe this type of cross fertilization will be of real benefit both to the individual and the organization.

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