What are the four major classification of field crops?
Tropical crop : Coconut, sugarcane. Sub-tropical crop : Rice, cotton. Temperate crop : Wheat, barley. Polar crop : All pines, pasture grasses.
How are crops classified?
On an economic basis, crops are classified into grains, spices, fibrous crops, fodder, fruits, medicinal plants, roots, sesame and pulses, stimulants sugary crops. On the basis of specific use crops are classified as intermediate crops, cash crops, soil protective crops, and green fertilizers.
What are the 3 categories of field crops?
Specialty crops. Vegetable crops. Cash crops. What are all these designations?
What are the two classification of crops?
Annual Crops: They are crops which grow and mature within one year e.g. melon, maize, rice, wheat, groundnut, cowpea, cotton etc. Biennial Crops: They are crops which grow and mature within two years e.g. cassava, pepper, ginger etc.
Why do we classify crops?
To know the economic produce of the crop plant & its use. 8. Overall to know the actual condition required to the cultivation of plant.
What is crop field?
Definition of field crop : an agricultural crop (such as hay, grain, or cotton) grown on large areas.
What is agricultural classification?
Agricultural classification is the grouping of plants according to the product for which they are cultivated or grown. CEREALS OR GRAIN CROPS: These are crops which are cultivated for their grain. They have high starch content. Examples are maize, guinea corn, millet, wheat, ryes, barley and oats.