Hybridization is a process in which two different species or varieties of organisms interbreed to produce offspring with mixed traits. This concept is commonly used in genetics, botany, and animal breeding to create hybrids that may exhibit desirable characteristics, such as increased resilience or improved yield. In molecular Biology, hybridization refers to the binding of complementary strands of DNA or RNA, often used in techniques like PCR and DNA microarrays for research and diagnostics.