1. Plural of landrace: a domesticated plant or animal variety that has adapted to local environmental conditions through natural selection and traditional farming practices, rather than through formal breeding programs.
Usage: agriculture; biology; often used in discussions of crop diversity and food security

Examples

• Farmers in the region have preserved several landraces of rice that thrive in their specific climate.
• Many landraces of wheat are more drought-resistant than modern commercial varieties.
• The conservation project focuses on protecting indigenous landraces from extinction.
• These landraces have been cultivated by local communities for generations.
• Agricultural scientists study landraces to identify traits useful for crop improvement.
• Landraces often possess greater genetic diversity than standardized crop varieties.