English

Noun

hybridist ‎(plural hybridists)

1. A horticulturist who hybridizes plants.
   • 2014 September 26, Charles Quest-Ritson, “The Dutch garden where tulip bulbs live forever: Hortus Bulborum, a volunteer-run Dutch garden, is dedicated to conserving historic varieties before they vanish for good [print version: Inspired by a living bulb archive, 27 September 2014, p. G5]”, in The Daily Telegraph (Gardening):

     The skill of hybridists has consistently improved the quality of what they offer for our gardens, replacing the older varieties [of tulips] with larger, sturdier, healthier bulbs with flowers in a much wider colour range.