选种

xuǎnzhǒng

选种 — xuǎnzhǒng

1. to select seeds or varieties (for planting); to choose breeding stock or cultivars

   农民在春季要选种，以确保收成。 nóngmín zài chūnjì yào xuǎnzhǒng yǐ quèbǎo shōuchéng — Farmers need to select seeds in spring to ensure the harvest.

2. the act of selecting seed/variety; selected seed or variety

   今年的选种比去年更严格，优良品种占多数。 jīnnián de xuǎnzhǒng bǐ qùnián gèng yángé yōuliángpǐnzhǒng zhànduōshù — This year's seed selection was stricter than last year's; superior varieties made up most of the selection.