Agricultural and Biological Sciences
2 years ago

Study Reveals Impact of Monoculture Dominance on Agricultural Regions

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Agriculture
Assessing the Presence of a Monoculture: From Definition to Quantification
Silvio Franco, Barbara Pancino, Angelo Martella, Tommaso De Gregorio

Paper Summary

The article explores the concept of monoculture in agriculture, focusing on regions where one crop dominates. The researchers aim to define indicators to identify monoculture and test their effectiveness. They analyzed Italian areas known for monoculture to compare different monoculture indexes. The study helps in understanding and measuring the prevalence of monoculture in agricultural regions.

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