A specific variety or strain of crop plant that is selected and grown because it performs well under particular soil, climate, or farming conditions.
From Greek agros (field) + typos (type/model). This agricultural and botanical term developed in the 20th century as selective breeding became more systematic.
Farmers develop agrotypes customized for their local conditions—one agrotype of corn might thrive in Minnesota while a different one does better in the Southwest, based on rain and temperature.
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