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Monoculture Cropping

Monoculture cropping is a farming practice that involves growing a single crop on a given plot of land for an extended period of time. This practice can shape the land, cropping cycles, and the composition of the soil, and can have a significant impact on the environment. Monoculture cropping can be used for a varie…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 29× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-7061 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Monoculture cropping is a farming practice that involves growing a single crop on a given plot of land for an extended period of time. This practice can shape the land, cropping cycles, and the composition of the soil, and can have a significant impact on the environment. Monoculture cropping can be used for a variety of food crops and has the advantage of providing a consistent and high yielding output. It can also be an efficient solution for farmers with limited capital who want to get the most from their land. However, monoculture cropping has some drawbacks. Due to the lack of genetic diversity in the crop, it can be vulnerable to disease and pests, and can lead to soil degradation and nutrient loss over time. It can also reduce the biodiversity of the land, with large areas of the same crop, leading to the displacement of wildlife. Despite its potential disadvantages, monoculture cropping is a popular and effective farming practice in certain contexts. With careful management, it can yield successful harvests and provide an efficient growing system for farmers.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 29 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer (ISSN 2471-7061).

Journal editorial board
Frank A. Frizelle · New Zealand Gennaro Galizia · Italy Tamotsu Tsukahara · Japan

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