domestication syndrome

Noun

 * 1) The presence of certain phenotypic traits that are common to domesticated animals: smaller size, lower aggression, variations in coat color, floppy ears, a shorter muzzle, an extended breeding cycle, etc.
 * 2) The presence of certain phenotypic traits that are common to domesticated plants: lower height, larger grain or fruit size, easier threshing, synchronous flowering, increased yield, etc.