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🌾monoculture

noun
/ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/
monocracy monogamy
monoculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning monoculture synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison

Meaning

The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
The practice of growing a single crop over a long period, which can deplete soil nutrients.
The cultivation of a single crop in a given area.

Example Sentences

Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.

Monoculture reduces soil fertility and increases pest attacks.

Monoculture farming depletes soil nutrients over time.

Synonyms

single-crop farming, uniform agriculture, Single-crop Farming, Intensive Cultivation, Large-scale Farming, industrial agriculture, uniform cultivation
Entry 1
single-crop farming, uniform agriculture
Entry 2
Single-crop Farming, Intensive Cultivation, Large-scale Farming
Entry 3
single-crop farming, industrial agriculture, uniform cultivation

Antonyms

intercropping, polyculture, Crop Rotation, Polyculture, Diversified Farming, crop rotation, biodiverse farming
Entry 1
intercropping, polyculture
Entry 2
Crop Rotation, Polyculture, Diversified Farming
Entry 3
polyculture, crop rotation, biodiverse farming

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