Plant breedingDefinition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_breeding) Plant breeding is the art and science of changing the traits of plants in order to produce desired characteristics. Plant breeding can be accomplished through many different techniques ranging from simply selecting plants with desirable characteristics for propagation, to more complex molecular techniques. (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: N/A This term is used for the following terms: N/A Approved Date 04-Nov-2013 Click here to give feedback on this term or suggest an update. |