An amphidiploid is produced through chromosome doubling in a sterile hybrid derived from two unrelated diploid species. This document discusses several examples of artificially synthesized amphidiploids, including triticale produced from wheat and rye, and Raphano brassica from Raphanus sativus and Brassica oleracea. It also describes how amphidiploids like these can be used to generate new genera and species, and transfer useful traits such as disease resistance between plants.