Plant cultivation refers to the deliberate and systematic planting, growing, and harvesting of crops by humans for food, fiber, or other purposes. It involves the selection and manipulation of plants to meet human needs.
Related terms
Agriculture: Agriculture is a broader term that encompasses all activities related to cultivating crops and raising animals for food, including plant cultivation.
Domestication: Domestication refers to the process by which wild plants or animals are selectively bred over generations to exhibit traits desired by humans.
Neolithic Revolution: The Neolithic Revolution was a major turning point in human history marked by the transition from hunting and gathering to settled farming communities.