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(evolutionary theory) Intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals in order to preserve selected genetic traits.

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artificial selection

Source Word

artificial selection

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(evolutionary theory) Intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals in order to preserve selected genetic traits.

Japanese Meaning

人工選択：生物の品種改良などにおいて、人為的に介入し、望ましい遺伝的特徴を持つ植物や動物を繁殖させるプロセス

Farmers have long practiced artificial selection to produce crops that are more resistant to pests and yield higher harvests.

農家は、害虫に強く収量の多い作物を生み出すために、長年にわたり人工選択を行ってきた。

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(evolutionary theory) Intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals in order to preserve selected genetic traits.