Crop domestication is the process by which wild plants are selectively bred and cultivated by humans to improve their yield, resistance to pests and diseases, and other desirable traits. This process has been ongoing for thousands of years and has led to the development of many of the staple food crops that we rely on today, such as corn, wheat, and rice. Crop domestication has played a crucial role in the development of agriculture and has allowed for the establishment of settled societies and the growth of human populations. This research area seeks to understand the genetic and physiological changes that have occurred in crop plants as a result of domestication, as well as the environmental and social factors that have influenced this process. Additionally, researchers in this field are interested in the potential for further crop improvement through continued domestication and genetic manipulation.