Artificial Selection?

Question

Explain what is meant by 'Artificial Selection' (aka: Selective breeding). give an example to demonstrate answer

Answer 1

Selection that takes place under the control of humans, selecting for traits that humans find desirable, not necessarily what works best in nature.

A good example is the cultivation and breeding of wild mustard by man into cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, etc. These crops likely would have never arisen without artificial selection by man. See: http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/ev...

Another good example is the breeding of dogs http://www.nhm.org/exhibitions/dogs/evol...