No. 4,819 in Chinese
育种
Breeding (the process of cultivating plants or animals to produce desired traits).
In a sentence
科学家们正在研究新的育种技术。
Scientists are studying new breeding techniques.
Here, '育种' is used to signify the scientific process of developing new plant or animal varieties through selective breeding.
通过现代育种，人类可以生产出更高产的农作物。
Through modern breeding, humans can produce higher-yield crops.
'育种' in this sentence refers to the application of breeding knowledge to improve agricultural productivity.
育种不仅可以改良品种，还能保存生物多样性。
Breeding can not only improve species but also preserve biodiversity.
In this context, '育种' highlights the dual role of breeding in enhancement and conservation of biological species.
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