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Crops

Plants cultivated by humans for various uses.

agricultural produce cultivated plants

Plants cultivated by humans for food, fiber, fuel, or other uses. Crops include staple foods like wheat and rice, as well as fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.

Etymology

From Old English crēop, from Proto-West Germanic *krop

Explain Like I’m 5

Crops are plants that people grow on purpose to eat, use for materials like cotton, or make things like fuel.

Fun Facts

The earliest evidence of crop cultivation dates back to 11,000 years ago
Maize (corn) was originally a small grass with tiny cobs
Crop rotation is an ancient farming technique that helps maintain soil health

FAQ

What are crops? Plants grown by humans for food or other uses
Why do people grow crops? To provide food, fiber, fuel, and other resources
What are some common crops? Wheat, corn, rice, potatoes

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

agricultural products farm produce

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

agriculture plants

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

wheat rice corn barley

Meronyms — Parts or Components

seeds roots stems leaves

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

agriculture farming

Indexes

agricultural food source natural object

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