Monoculture

Monoculture

An environment that has a single species of animal or plant dominant, usually associated with the artificial environments created by intensive agriculture

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monoculture

Biology; Cell biology

The growth of only one species in a given area; such as a cornfield or other agricultural field.

monoculture

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The agricultural practice of cultivating a single crop on a whole farm or area.

monoculture

Plants; Plant pathology

The growth of the same plant species in close proximity, with few or no other types of plant present.

monoculture

Environment; Environmental policy

The cultivation of a single crop to the exclusion of other crops on the land, i.e., in contrast to having a variety of different crops on the same land. Monocultures are often ...

monoculture

Biology; General

The growth of only one species in a given area; such as a cornfield or other agricultural field.

monoculture

Agriculture; Rice science

Growing the same crop on the same piece of land year after year.

air space

Building materials; Lumber

The area between insulation facing and interior of exterior wall coverings. For best results, manufacturers recommend filling this space with insulation and allowing at least 3/4" ...

annual ring

Building materials; Lumber

The rings that are generated each year as a tree grows. The age of the tree can be determined by counting the growth rings. The size of the rings can also indicate what type of ...

compression web

Building materials; Lumber

A member of a truss which connects the bottom and top chords and provides downward support.

conifer

Building materials; Lumber

Conifer species are trees or shrubs of the evergreen variety that bear cones. An example would be the pine.

coniferous forests

Building materials; Lumber

Forests comprised of mostly cone bearing trees such as pine forests.

convection

Building materials; Lumber

Currents created by heating air, which then rises and pulls cooler air behind it.

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