selective breeding

• 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