品種改良
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Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
selective breeding; breeding improvement
Refers to the process of improving plant or animal varieties through selective breeding. Used in agricultural, horticultural, and biological contexts.
This rice has had its yield increased through selective breeding.
Breeding improvement techniques are indispensable for agriculture.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の品種改良を行うto carry out selective breeding of X
The researchers are carrying out selective breeding of rice.
- 〈物〉の品種改良に成功するto succeed in breeding an improved variety of X
The farmer succeeded in breeding a sweeter variety of tomato.
- 品種改良された〈物〉a variety of X improved through selective breeding
This is a selectively-bred strawberry with large fruit.