Monoculture
Monoculture
Monoculture (/ˈmɒnəˌkʌltʃər/; from the Latin mono- meaning "one" and cultura meaning "cultivation") is a farming or agricultural practice where a single species, variety, or breed of plant or animal is grown or raised at a time in a given area.
Etymology
The term "monoculture" is derived from the Latin words mono meaning "one" and cultura meaning "cultivation". It was first used in English in the late 19th century to describe a farming practice that involves the cultivation of a single crop in a given area.
Related Terms
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
- Crop rotation: The practice of growing different types of crops in the same area in sequenced seasons to improve soil structure and fertility.
- Polyculture: The simultaneous cultivation or rearing of more than one species in the same area.
- Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
- Sustainable agriculture: Farming in sustainable ways meeting society's present food and textile needs, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Monoculture
- Wikipedia's article - Monoculture
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