selective breeding

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    • selective breeding: process where humans choose individuals with desirable features
      • selected individuals with desirable features are bred together to produce the next generation
      • from the new generation, individuals displaying desired features are further chosen
    • selective breeding used to enhance desirable traits in:
      • crop plants
      • domesticated animals
    • selective breed plants for various traits;
      • disease resistance in food crops
      • increased crop yield
      • adaptation to challenging weather conditions
      • improvement in taste and flavour of fruit
      • cultivation of plants with large or unique flower
    • selective breed animals for various traits;
      • produce lots of milk or meat
      • lay large eggs
      • gentle nature in domestic dogs
      • good quality wool of sheep
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