👉 Breeding engineering, also known as genetic engineering in the context of breeding, is a scientific approach that involves directly manipulating an organism's genes to achieve desired traits more efficiently than traditional selective breeding methods. This process utilizes techniques such as gene editing (e.g., CRISPR-Cas9), transgenic insertion, and marker-assisted selection to introduce or modify specific genes within an organism's genome. By precisely altering the genetic makeup, scientists can enhance traits like disease resistance, yield, nutritional content, and adaptability to environmental stresses, all while maintaining the organism's overall genetic stability. This method offers significant advantages over conventional breeding, as it can introduce traits that are not naturally present in the species and accelerates the development of improved varieties or breeds, contributing to advancements in agriculture, aquaculture, and conservation efforts.
