NIH MeSH · D000069600Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
Plant Breeding
Also known asBreeding, Plant
Definition
The purposeful manipulation of plant species with the goal of creating desired genotypes and phenotypes, using techniques such as controlled pollination and or genetic engineering, followed by artificial selection of progeny.
MeSH classification
- J01.040.227.500
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