Plant breeding

Plant breeding has been practiced for thousands of years. Domestication, classical plant breeding and genetic engineering are all processes that alter the genome of a plant to enhance its qualities as a crop.

Related Topics:
Domestication - Plant - Genetic engineering - Genome - Crop

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Plant breeding is practiced worldwide by government institutions and commercial enterprises. International development agencies believe that breeding new crops is important for ensuring food security and developing practices of sustainable agriculture through the development of crops suitable for their environment {{fn|1}} {{fn|2}}.

Related Topics:
Government - Food security - Sustainable agriculture

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