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monoculture

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/ˈmɒnəˌkʌltʃər/ · mon-o-cul-ture

The agricultural practice of growing a single crop species in a given area.

agriculture environment science

Meanings

nountechnical

The agricultural practice of growing a single crop species in a given area.

زرعی طریقہ کار جس میں ایک مخصوص علاقے میں ایک ہی فصل کی نوع کاشت کی جاتی ہے۔

مونو کلچر

mono culture

Synonyms

single cropping monocropping single species cultivationاکیلا کاشتاکیلا فصلیک نوعیت کاشت

Antonyms

polyculture diversificationکثیر الثقافتیتنوع

Common Collocations

effects of monoculture
monoculture farming
monoculture practices

Example Sentences

Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased vulnerability to pests.

مونو کلچر زمین کی زرخیزی میں کمی اور کیڑوں کے لیے بڑھتی ہوئی حساسیت کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔

mono culture zameen ki zarkhizi mein kami aur keeron ke liye barhti hui hasasiyat ka baais ban sakta hai.

Many studies suggest that monoculture farming is not sustainable in the long run.

بہت سی تحقیقات کا کہنا ہے کہ مونو کلچر زراعت طویل مدتی میں پائیدار نہیں ہے۔

bohat si tahqiqat ka kehna hai ke mono culture zarat taweel muddat mein paidar nahi hai.

The transition from diverse cropping systems to monoculture can be detrimental to biodiversity.

مختلف فصلوں کے نظاموں سے مونو کلچر میں منتقلی حیاتیاتی تنوع کے لئے نقصان دہ ہو سکتی ہے۔

mukhtalif faslon ke nizamon se mono culture mein muntaqili hayaati tanau ke liye nuqsan deh ho sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

monocropping:Monocropping refers to the practice of growing the same crop on the same land for consecutive seasons, which is a specific type of monoculture.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mono' as 'one' in 'monoculture', indicating only one type of crop is grown.

Imagine a vast field with only one type of plant growing in rows, symbolizing monoculture.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "monocultura" — cultivation of a single crop

First known use: 20th century

The term 'monoculture' originated from Latin roots, with 'mono' meaning 'one' and 'cultura' meaning 'cultivation'. It has been used in agricultural contexts since at least the 20th century.