What does the cryptic crossword clue "Carefully selected result by breeding as ordered (8,4)" mean?

The definition is "Carefully selected result". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BYBREEDINGAS ("by breeding as") [anagram: "ordered"] = DESIGNERBABY; definition: "Carefully selected result" The answer is DESIGNERBABY.

Carefully selected result by breeding as ordered (8,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29005 | 11 Down | 2023-02-28 flower

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