monoculture
noun
mono·cul·ture
ˈmä-nə-ˌkəl-chər 
1
a
: the cultivation or growth of a single crop or organism especially on agricultural or forest land
b
: a crop or a population of a single kind of organism grown on land in monoculture
c
: growth consisting of a single crop, plant, or organism
The plant forms a thick monoculture that cuts down on the variety of plants and birdlife in the marsh …—
James Gorman
James Gorman2
: a culture dominated by a single element : a prevailing culture marked by homogeneity
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Artisanal mezcal production is also more environmentally sustainable, with many producers cultivating agave in diverse ecosystems rather than monoculture plantations.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Natural wine usually comes from small-scale producers who prioritize biodynamic farming practices and eschew monoculture to create a product that highlights the nuances of terroir.
—Teddy Minford, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
This one feels even more significant, one of the last gasps of the monoculture.
—New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Wilkinson studied agriculture in the 1970s when monoculture was encouraged after a post-World War II drive for the U.K. to import less food and become more self-sufficient.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Natural wine usually comes from small-scale producers who prioritize biodynamic farming practices and eschew monoculture to create a product that highlights the nuances of terroir.
—Teddy Minford, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
This one feels even more significant, one of the last gasps of the monoculture.
—New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Wilkinson studied agriculture in the 1970s when monoculture was encouraged after a post-World War II drive for the U.K. to import less food and become more self-sufficient.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Monoculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monoculture. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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