artificial selection

Artificial selection is the process by which humans intentionally breed plants or animals to encourage desirable traits, such as larger fruits or specific dog breeds. By selecting parents with preferred characteristics and breeding them, these traits become more common in future generations. Unlike natural selection, which depends on environmental factors, artificial selection is guided by human preferences and goals. This practice has been used for thousands of years to improve crops, livestock, and pets, shaping the characteristics of organisms to better meet human needs and desires.