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Plant breeding is the application of genetic principles to improve plants for economical use. There are four main categories improved through genetics: more efficient photosynthesis and growth, increased pest and disease resistance, production of hybrids with superior traits, and increasing protein/nutrient content. Objectives of plant breeding include high yield, resistance, quality, seed multiplication, and developing new varieties. Key methods are selection, artificial selection, natural selection, pure-

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