Domesticated plants are species that have been selectively bred and cultivated by humans over generations to enhance desirable traits such as yield, taste, or resistance to pests. These plants are now dependent on human care and cannot survive without it.
Related terms
Subsistence Agriculture: Growing crops primarily for personal or family consumption rather than commercial purposes.
Crop Rotation: The practice of alternating different crops in the same area over different seasons or years to improve soil fertility and reduce pests.
Intensive Farming: A farming method that involves high inputs of labor, machinery, fertilizers, pesticides, etc., aimed at maximizing crop yields.