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The term breeding is used in biology, and is
the crossing and selection of animals and
plants to change the characteristics of an
existing breed or variety, or to produce a
new one. Cattle may be bred for increased
meat or milk yield, sheep for thicker or
finer wool, and horses for speed or stamina.
Plants, such as wheat or maize, may be bred
for disease resistance, heavier and more
rapid cropping, and hardiness to adverse
weather.
Subject by: John Denver