Traditional breeding is a method used to develop new plant or animal varieties by selecting parents with desirable traits. This process involves cross-pollinating plants or mating animals to produce offspring that inherit specific characteristics, such as better yield, disease resistance, or improved flavor. This technique relies on natural genetic variation and has been practiced for thousands of years. Unlike modern genetic engineering, traditional breeding does not involve altering an organism's DNA in a laboratory. Instead, it focuses on the natural reproductive processes of plants and animals to enhance traits over generations.