Plant breeding is the science of changing the traits of plants in order to produce desired characteristics. It involves techniques such as hybridization, mutation, and genetic engineering.
Hybridization: This is a method used in plant breeding where two genetically different kinds of plants are cross-fertilized to create a hybrid that has traits from both parent plants.
Genetic Engineering: This is a technique where DNA is modified directly to introduce new traits into a plant. It's like adding aftermarket parts to your car for better performance.
Mutation Breeding: This involves inducing mutations in plants to create variations with desirable traits. Imagine if you could change the color of your car just by pressing a button - that's what mutation breeding does for plants!
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