noun
- plural of monocropping; the practice of growing the same crop repeatedly on the same land, or instances of this practice
Usage: agriculture; typically used in discussions of farming practices and soil management
Examples
- Continuous monocroppings of corn have depleted the soil's nutrients in many regions.
- Farmers are moving away from monocroppings to improve long-term soil health.
- The environmental impact of monocroppings includes increased pest problems and erosion.
- Sustainable agriculture discourages monocroppings in favor of diverse planting strategies.
- Multiple monocroppings of wheat on the same field led to crop failure.