what is the meaning of Hybrid and who is the first person developed hybrids in plants?

A hybrid, or crossbreed, is the term which is the result of combining the qualities of two organisms of different breeds, varieties, species or genera through sexual reproduction for some specific genetic characteristics. Hybrids are not mandatory from their own parents only but from different sources as well.

Thomas Fairchild is the name of the Scientist who has changed the concept of science by developing the first hybrid in plants. The advanced knowledge of horticulture and understanding of plant genetics helped him to get the information for the theory of evolution.