Crop Residue
- Pronunciation
- /KROP RES-i-dyoo/
- Category
- Agriculture
- Singular
- Crop Residue
- Plural
- Crop Residues
Definition
The leftover material from agricultural harvesting, including stems, leaves, and other plant parts that are left behind after crops are harvested.
Etymology
From Latin 'residuum' meaning 'remaining part'.
Example
The farmer will leave crop residue on the field to improve soil fertility.
Related Terms
- Compost
- Soil Fertility
- Agricultural Practices