5b Flashcards
1
Q
Selective breeding
A
The process in which specimens with desirable characteristics are bred together
2
Q
Plant/Crop selective breeding objectives
A
- Provide higher yields
- Develop resistance to diseases and pest damage
- Hardier
- Better balance of nutrients
3
Q
Animal selective breeding objectives
A
- Produce more meat, milk, eggs…
- Produce more fur
- More offspring
- Increased resistance to pathogens
