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Vegetative Planting

A form of plant cultivation where new plants are produced from existing plants through methods like cutting stems and dividing roots.

Carl Sauer

A cultural geographer who believed vegetative planting was the earliest form of farming.

Seed Agriculture

The production of plants through the annual planting of seeds, which was developed after vegetative planting.

Southeast Asia

The region where vegetative planting probably originated, characterized by diverse climates and topographies.

Hearth

The geographic origin or center from which cultural traits and ideas spread.

Diffusion

The process by which agricultural practices, such as vegetative planting and seed agriculture, spread from one region to another.

Neolithic Revolution (First Revolution)

A major turning point in history that began around 10,000 BCE, leading to the establishment of settled agricultural societies.

Agricultural Hearths

Original centers of agricultural development where specific crops were domesticated.

Industrial Revolution (Second Revolution)

A period in the mid-1700s to early-1900s that led to significant advancements in farming techniques and equipment.

Third Agricultural Revolution (Green Revolution)

A movement from the 1940s to the 1990s marked by the use of genetically modified organisms and hybridization, leading to increased crop yields.

Monoculture

Agricultural practice of growing a single crop variety over a wide area, which can result in reduced genetic diversity.

Locavore Movement

A trend emphasizing the consumption of locally produced food, often associated with sustainability.

Hydroponics

A method of growing plants in nutrient solutions instead of soil, often used in urban farming.

CRISPR

A technology used for genome editing, enabling scientists to modify genes with high precision.

Agricultural Innovations

Techniques and methods developed to improve farming efficiency, such as irrigation, plowing, and fertilizing.

Columbian Exchange

The widespread transfer of crops, animals, and ideas between the Americas and the rest of the world following European exploration.

GMO Foods

Foods that have been genetically modified to enhance yield, resistance to pests, or other desirable traits.

Organic Produce

Food products that are grown without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, emphasizing natural processes.

Heirloom Seeds

Plant varieties that have been preserved and passed down for generations, often noted for their historical significance and flavor.