A species is a group of organisms that interbreed to produce fertile offspring. Selective breeding is when organisms are deliberately bred so their offspring have the desirable characteristics.
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance. Led by experts at Newcastle University’s Coralassist Lab, the study documents the world’s first ...
Scientists working in the feild of selective breeding will pick high-yielding, drought-resistant, disease-resistant and salt-tolerant varieties. Tomato, pepper and aubergine seeds will also receive ...
These cats share a close resemblance to bully dogs, a group of breeds characterised by a solid build, wide body and short coat. American XL bully dogs were banned in the UK in 2023. Recently, bully ...
But the breed proliferation in the US and now the UK has led to fresh outrage about how designer trends and selective breeding could be harming our pets. As the name suggests, the breed closely ...