While all crops are a subset of plants, not every plant can be classified as a crop. Plants naturally exist in the environment, while crops are agriculturally cultivated for human benefit. Let's delve into the detailed differences between crops and plants.
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Crops refer to plants that are commercially cultivated in large scale. |
Plants are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that belong to the kingdom Plantae. |
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Crops are essentially domesticated plants. |
Plants can either be domesticated or grow wild. |
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Crops are purposefully cultivated based on human requirements. |
They naturally exist in the environment without human intervention. |
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Crops are vital for providing food and raw materials for humans, animals, and industrial uses. |
They play a crucial role in maintaining environmental balance. |
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