Barrier or border crops

Pronunciation
/BAR-ee-er or BOR-der crops/
Category
Pest Management
Singular
Barrier crop
Plural
Barrier crops

Definition

Crops grown around the perimeter of a main crop to act as a physical barrier and potentially suppress pests and diseases.

Etymology

From the concept of creating a barrier around a crop and the practice of using border crops for pest management.

Example

Planting barrier crops like rye around corn fields can help reduce the spread of pests and diseases.

Related Terms

  • Border crops
  • Pest control
  • Cultural practices