duplicates, reproductions, facsimiles, replicas, photocopies, transcripts, imitations
reproduction - propagation - mating - procreation - crossbreeding - husbandry - cultivation - rearing - raising - upbringing - training - education
Breeding refers to the controlled reproduction of animals or plants to produce offspring with desired characteristics. In agriculture and animal husbandry, it is used to improve traits such as yield, growth rate, disease resistance, or behavior. Breeding can involve selective mating, crossbreeding, or more advanced genetic methods. The term can also describe the general process by which organisms reproduce and pass on their genes. In some contexts, "breeding" additionally refers to a person’s upbringing and manners, suggesting the influence of family background and social environment on behavior.