domestication

Example:The wolves were tamed over several generations and became the first domestic animals.

Definition:The process of making an animal accustomed to human presence and use.

Example:The cultivation of crops was essential for the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural civilizations.

Definition:The process of growing and nurturing plants, especially to produce crops for food or other uses.

Example:Selective breeding and cultivation led to the taming and adapting of many animal and plant species.

Definition:The process of making animals and plants fit for human use and environment through selective breeding and cultivation.