Breeding

Breeding is a sexual process that results in progeny, often plants or animals. Only male and female animals or plants may experience it.

Breeding may include:

• Animal husbandry uses certain species, including various animals.

• Breeding in the wild is a mechanism used naturally by animals to reproduce.

• Plant sexual reproduction.

• Plant breeding uses specimens that individuals have chosen for desirable qualities

Synonyms: Plant Breeding, Animal Breeding