crop
Example Sentences
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They say in the past, the westerly disturbances brought significant rain and snowfall during winter, which helped crops and replenished snow on the mountains.
From BBC
The same strategy could also speed the development of crops that can better withstand disease, pests, and drought.
From Science Daily
When flooding happens or the crop fails, insufficient funds exist to pay claims.
Canadian officials traveled to China last year to persuade Beijing to remove hefty tariffs on Canadian canola, or rapeseed, which is a major cash crop for farmers in western Canada.
Understanding this process is essential for developing crops that can grow with less water and still reliably produce food, biofuel and bioproducts, especially in regions facing drought.
From Science Daily
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