I wouldnt say that it has much to do with latitiude eventbkigh there are quite a few at both of the poles. It usually corresponds wirh altitude. There are glaciers in every continent.
Selective breeding is the traditional method for improving crops and livestock, such as increasing disease resistance or milk yield.
Genetic engineering is a faster way, which transplants genes for a desired characteristic into an organism. However, genetic engineering offers many potential benefits but carries the risk of unexpected harmful effects.