Monoculture

Meaning

Cultivation of a single crop or species over a wide area for successive seasons

Origin / Etymology

Latin mono (single) + cultura (cultivation)

Synonyms

Single-crop farming Mono-cropping

Antonyms

Polyculture Mixed cropping Intercropping

Example Sentence

"Eucalyptus monoculture plantations deplete groundwater and suppress biodiversity."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS3 Environment and Agriculture answers to discuss biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and unsustainable farming practices.

Relevant Subjects

← All Words