noun
- the practice of growing a single crop repeatedly on the same land
Usage: agriculture
verb
- to grow the same crop repeatedly on the same land
Usage: agriculture
Examples
- Farmers who rely on monocrop agriculture often deplete soil nutrients faster.
- The region's decision to monocrop corn for decades led to soil degradation.
- Monocrop farming can increase vulnerability to pests and diseases.
- Sustainable agriculture discourages monocrop practices in favor of diverse plantings.
- Many developing nations have shifted away from monocrop systems to improve food security.
- The plantation continued to monocrop sugarcane despite warnings about soil health.