Monoculture

usgb/ˈmɑːnəkʌltʃər/
noun

The practice of growing or producing a single type of crop, plant, or product in a field or system.

Farmers used monoculture to plant a large field with only corn.
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  • corn monoculture
  • monoculture agriculture

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Agricultural Focus

Monoculture in agriculture typically prioritizes efficiency but can impact biodiversity negatively.

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The valley's monoculture of grapes affects local insect populations.
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Vulnerability Risks

A monoculture crop is susceptible to disease, as there is no genetic variation to prevent spread.

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The potato blight devastated the monoculture potato fields in Ireland.
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Economic Dependence

Regions that rely on monoculture may face economic risks if the single crop fails.

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The town's economy, reliant on strawberry monoculture, suffered when prices fell.
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