- Crop - Wikipedia
Today, a small number of staple crops such as rice, wheat, maize, and sugarcane account for the majority of global production Because of their economic importance, crops are studied within several scientific disciplines, including agronomy, agricultural science, horticulture, and forestry
- Crop | Definition, Types, Facts | Britannica
crop, in agriculture, a plant or plant product that can be grown and harvested extensively for profit or subsistence
- Crops - National Geographic Society
Crops are plants, or products made from plants, that are grown and harvested for subsistence or for profit Crops are typically divided into six categories: food crops, feed crops, fiber crops, oil crops, ornamental crops, and industrial crops
- Crops Grown in the USA: A Comprehensive Guide - | Agriculture Questions
This article explores the major crops cultivated across the nation, their growing regions, economic significance, and the factors that make American agriculture thrive
- Types of Crops | Classification and Basics of Agriculture
Crops are cultivated plants used for food, raw materials, or commercial value The main types include food crops (rice, wheat), cash crops (cotton, sugarcane), plantation crops (tea, coffee), and horticultural crops (fruits, vegetables)
- What Is a Crop? Definition, Types, and Importance
Understand what defines a crop, from its origins in plant domestication to its foundational role in building food systems and global economies
- Types Of Crops: How To Classify And Manage Different Plants
Based on the intended use, there are 6 types of crops: food, forage, fiber, oil, ornamental, and industrial Food plants were historically the first to be harvested and cultivated They are grown for human consumption Food plants, particularly grains, are strategically important
- 50 Crops for New Mexico
Cultural significance: One of the 3 sisters (with corn and squash) and staple protein for all the NM cultural groups Used ceremonial with most indigenous tribes Nutritional Highlights: 20% Protein Growing season: Annual crop grown usually in spring or fall Days to maturity: Average 65 days
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