membiakkan

Membiakkan is a verb in Indonesian and Malay that denotes the act of breeding or propagating living organisms. It is used to refer to the deliberate production of offspring or new individuals for purposes such as improving traits, increasing numbers, or maintaining a breed, strain, or cultivar. The term can apply to animals—such as fish, poultry, or mammals—as well as to cultivated plants.

Etymology and form: The term derives from biak, meaning to bear young or breed, with the prefix me- indicating an active verb and the suffix -kan forming a causative or applicative verb. The related noun pembiakan denotes the process of breeding or propagation.

Applications and methods: In practice, membiakkan involves selecting breeding stock, managing mating or propagation conditions, and evaluating offspring to meet specific goals. In aquaculture, agriculture, and horticulture, pembiakan covers methods such as selective breeding, controlled mating, artificial insemination, and plant propagation to produce new generations or cultivars.

Ethics and regulation: Breeding programs may raise concerns about animal welfare, genetic diversity, and disease management. They are often subject to laws, guidelines, and industry standards that aim to ensure responsible practices, prevent inbreeding, and safeguard ecosystem health.