A crop refers to any cultivated plant species that is grown on a large scale by humans for food, fiber production, or other commercial purposes.
Related terms
Monoculture: Monoculture refers to the practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area. It can help maximize yield but may also increase vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Cash Crop: Cash crops are cultivated primarily for their commercial value rather than consumption by the farmer's family. They include crops like cotton, tobacco, coffee beans.
Subsistence Farming: Subsistence farming involves cultivating crops mainly for self-sufficiency rather than sale. The harvested produce is primarily used to meet the farmer's own food and livelihood needs.