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Agriculture, cropland

Agriculture, cropland— a non–woody stem type of plant producing foodstuff. It can be subdivided into two main categories, (a) grains (e.g., corn, barley, wheat, rye, etc.), (b) vegetables (tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, etc.) and occurs in regular patches. It will usually present a uniform canopy whose height will vary according to the type of plant cover. It is a seasonal vegetal cover and closely related to grassland.

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