1. plural of monocrop; agricultural systems in which a single crop is grown repeatedly on the same land, often over large areas.
Usage: usually used in plural or as a mass noun; agriculture and environmental contexts

Examples

• Large-scale monocrops of corn and soybeans dominate the American Midwest.
• Farmers are moving away from monocrops because they deplete soil nutrients.
• Monocrops require heavy pesticide and fertilizer use to maintain productivity.
• The environmental impact of monocrops includes reduced biodiversity and increased erosion.
• Sustainable agriculture advocates recommend replacing monocrops with diverse crop rotations.
• Monocrops are economically efficient in the short term but costly to the environment long-term.