Large-scale monocultures are agricultural practices where vast areas are cultivated with a single crop species, often using intensive farming methods and uniform planting.
Related terms
Biodiversity Loss: This term refers to the reduction in the variety and abundance of different species in an ecosystem, often caused by large-scale monocultures.
Soil Degradation: This term describes the decline in soil quality or health due to factors like erosion, nutrient depletion, or chemical contamination from intensive agricultural practices.
Pest Resistance: This term refers to when pests develop genetic traits that make them less susceptible to pesticides or other control measures, becoming more difficult to manage.