Introduction

A. Genetic modification of our domestic plants and animals has been practiced for 10,000 years

B. Plant breeding

selection of superior plants

seeds from superior plants saved for planting next season

mass selection, line breeding, family breeding, etc.

genetic variability

germplasm collections

mutagenesis, polyploidy

sexual hybridization

C. Plant biotechnology

provides powerful new tools to help in crop improvement

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