Question

What is the differences between the terms Crossbreeding, Outbreeding and Outcrossing?
I will be kind if you could provide authentic citations (e.g. textbooks).

Answer 1

Crossbreeding is a breeding system used in animal production. It involves involves mating of animals from two breeds.
Outbreeding is breeding between organisms that are from different populations.
Outcrossing is breeding together of two animals that are not related to each other in any way.