seed breeding

Seed breeding is the process of improving plants by selecting and cultivating seeds to develop desirable traits, such as higher yields, better resistance to diseases, or improved taste. Breeders carefully choose parent plants with specific characteristics and cross-pollinate them to produce new seeds. These seeds are then grown and tested in various conditions to assess their performance. Over time, this selective breeding leads to the development of new varieties of crops that can better meet the needs of farmers and consumers, ultimately enhancing food security and sustainability.