Plant Breeding (also known as Breeding, Plant): 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.

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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Common questions about Plant Breeding

What does Plant Breeding mean in medicine?
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. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Plant Breeding known by any other names?
Yes. Plant Breeding is also referred to as Breeding, Plant in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Plant Breeding sit in the medical classification?
Plant Breeding falls under the broader medical category "Technology, Industry, and Agriculture" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: J01.040.227.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000069600) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗