Genetic selection is the process of choosing specific traits in organisms to enhance or reduce their presence in future generations. This method is commonly used in agriculture and animal breeding to improve desirable characteristics, such as disease resistance or growth rate. By selecting individuals with preferred traits, breeders can influence the genetic makeup of the population over time. There are two main types of genetic selection: natural selection and artificial selection. Natural selection occurs naturally in the wild, where organisms best suited to their environment survive and reproduce. In contrast, artificial selection is a human-driven process, where breeders intentionally select organisms with specific traits to produce offspring that exhibit those traits.