Atomic gardening

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000304",
  "term": "Atomic gardening",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A method of plant breeding that involves exposing seeds or plants to radiation, such as gamma rays, to induce random genetic mutations. The goal is to create new varieties with desirable traits like increased yield, disease resistance, or altered growth habits. This technique was prominent in the mid-20th century and led to the development of several commercial crop varieties.",
  "subject": "Agricultural equipment",
  "references": [
    "Atomic gardening (Wikipedia)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Atomgärtnerei",
    "es": "jardinería atómica",
    "fr": "jardinage atomique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/atomic-gardening/"
}