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SELECTIVE BREEDING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Botany
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- selective breeding
1, record 1, English, selective%20breeding
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Making deliberate crosses or matings of organisms so that the offspring will have a desired characteristic derived from one of the parents. 2, record 1, English, - selective%20breeding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For thousands of years, people have been using selective breeding to change the characteristics of plants and animals. Some examples for plants include increasing plant yields, and increasing plant resistance to insects and disease. Animal examples include using selective breeding to develop stronger livestock, and creating new breeds of cats and dogs. 3, record 1, English, - selective%20breeding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Botanique
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- reproduction sélective
1, record 1, French, reproduction%20s%C3%A9lective
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- multiplication sélective 2, record 1, French, multiplication%20s%C3%A9lective
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Croisements intentionnels d'organismes pour que le descendant ait une caractéristique désirée provenant de l'un des parents. 3, record 1, French, - reproduction%20s%C3%A9lective
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis des milliers d'années, l'être humain utilise la multiplication sélective pour changer les caractéristiques des végétaux et des animaux. À titre d'exemple, dans le cas des végétaux, il a cherché à accroître leur rendement et à augmenter leur résistance aux insectes et à la maladie. Dans le cas des animaux, citons, à titre d'exemple, le recours à la reproduction sélective pour obtenir des animaux plus forts et créer de nouvelles races de chats et de chiens. 4, record 1, French, - reproduction%20s%C3%A9lective
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-10-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- selective breeding
1, record 2, English, selective%20breeding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- élevage sélectif
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9levage%20s%C3%A9lectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- élevage de sélection 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9levage%20de%20s%C3%A9lection
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
- Acuicultura
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cría selectiva
1, record 2, Spanish, cr%C3%ADa%20selectiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cría de selección 2, record 2, Spanish, cr%C3%ADa%20de%20selecci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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