Cambridge IGCSE Agriculture
9.2Selective breeding in animals and plants
Selective breeding in animals and plants in Cambridge IGCSE Agriculture: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 9.2(a)Describe how breeding improves yield, disease resistance, hardiness and appearance in livestock and crops.
- 9.2(b)Understand the role of artificial selection in producing improved varieties.
- 9.2(c)Understand the benefits of artificial insemination.
- 9.2(d)Understand the differences between selective crop breeding and GM crops.
Lessons
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Crop improvement and hybrid maize
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Livestock breeding and artificial insemination
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