CROPS Meaning and
Definition
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Crops, in agricultural terms, refer to the plants that are cultivated and grown on a large scale for various purposes, especially for human consumption. These plants are typically cultivated in fields, farms, or gardens by farmers to produce food, feed for livestock, fiber, fuel, or other commercial products. The term encompasses a wide range of plants, including cereal crops such as wheat, rice, corn, and barley, as well as oilseeds like soybeans and sunflowers, fruits and vegetables like apples, oranges, tomatoes, and carrots, and even non-food crops like cotton, tobacco, and rubber.
The cultivation of crops involves a series of activities such as planting, watering, nourishing, pest control, and harvesting. Farmers carefully select the appropriate crops based on factors like climate, soil type, market demand, and profitability. They employ various agricultural practices and modern technologies to enhance crop yields and quality, including the use of fertilizers, irrigation systems, genetic modifications, and crop rotation techniques.
Crops are not only vital for sustaining human populations and providing essential nutrients, but they also contribute significantly to the economy of a country. They are a major source of income for farmers and play a crucial role in the global agricultural trade. The success or failure of crops can have considerable implications for food security, prices, and availability. Therefore, the careful management and protection of crops is of utmost importance to ensure a stable and sustainable food supply for the growing population.
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Etymology of CROPS
The word "crops" has originated from Middle English "croppe", which is similar to Old English "cropp", meaning a sprout, pod, or top of a plant. This term is related to Middle Dutch "krop", meaning a sprout or ear of grain. It is ultimately derived from Proto-Germanic "kruppō" and shares a common root with other Germanic languages such as Old Norse "kroppr" and German "Kropf". The word "crops" has been used since the 12th century to refer to plants grown for food or other agricultural purposes.
Similar spelling words for CROPS
- cribbs,
- cross,
- Crows,
- corps,
- coops,
- craps,
- cripps,
- Grips,
- cropsey,
- creeps,
- groups,
- gropes,
- props,
- crop,
- drops,
- crabs,
- clops,
- Crabbs,
- crepis.
Conjugate verb Crops
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