elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression education: the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior); 'a woman of breeding and refinement' helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; 'they debated whether nature or nurture was more important' the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization reproduction: the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring; 'the breeding population'; 'retained a few bulls for breeding purposes'
the directed development of crops through the selection of parent plants expressing desired traits.
The activity or process of propagating animals.
The process of sexual reproduction and production of offspring.
The science and art of changing the genetic constitution of a population of plants or animals.
Conservation status refers to the breeding population of the species in the nation or state/province.
To produce (offspring); give birth to or hatch.
A quality of finesse and BALANCE, without heaviness or coarseness. See also ELEGANT.
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