from class:
Definition
High-yield crops are agricultural plants that produce a large amount of harvestable yield per unit of land. These crops are specifically bred and cultivated to maximize productivity.
Related terms
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): Crops that have been altered through genetic engineering to improve their characteristics, such as resistance to pests or increased yield.
Intensive Agriculture: A farming method that involves using a large amount of labor, machinery, and capital on small areas of land to achieve high crop yields.
Green Revolution: A period of significant agricultural advancements in the mid-20th century, including the development of high-yielding crop varieties, which greatly increased global food production.
