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What is a Neohybrid?

The short version: a Neohybrid is an entirely new class of crop; completely unrelated to previous definitions of "hybrid".  Neohybrids are a new crop genepool created by mixing at least 3 species together, then selecting meticulously for multiple generations, and for specific characteristics.  Out of 3 wild species; a population of plants with behavior that suits the needs of domestication; crop production; is created.