Significance of Crop
The term Crop encompasses various meanings across different contexts in South Asia. It refers to plants cultivated mainly for sustenance, particularly rice and millet in Kandian agriculture. The agricultural produce thrives in fertile soil, though its yield may diminish over time according to Purana. Influenced by Vata in Ayurveda, crops can be adversely affected by abnormal conditions. Additionally, in Dharmashastra, Crop signifies produce or edible plants, while in Theravada, it represents what a brahmin harvests for sharing with the Buddha.
Synonyms: Harvest, Produce, Yield, Plant, Growth, Cultivar, Farming, Vegetation, Cultivate
In Finnish: Raja; In Dutch: Gewas; In Portugese: Cortar; In Spanish: Cultivo; In German: Ernte; In Swedish: Beskära; In French: Recadrer; In Malay: Tanaman; In Italian: Raccolto; In Polish: Przyciąć
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Crop'
In Buddhism, "Crop" symbolizes the agricultural yield the brahmin aims to gather and offer to the Buddha, emphasizing the themes of sharing, generosity, and spiritual nourishment in the practice of Buddhism.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) The agricultural produce that the brahmin intended to harvest and share with the Buddha.[1]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Crops are the resource frequently ravaged by dragons like Sundara and Apalala, leading to interventions by figures such as the Buddha and subsequent conversions.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Crop'
In Hinduism, "Crop" signifies agricultural produce linked to diminishing returns across Yugas, symbolizes niyoga's offspring per Manusmriti, is affected by Vata's conditions, and refers to edible plants that can be harmed by timing of thunderstorms.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) These are agricultural products that are subject to protection from damage by animals, and their loss due to cattle grazing necessitates compensation to the owner of the field where they are grown.[3] (2) Another term for produce, specifically the edible plants or fruits that are harvested from the soil.[4]
From: Brihat Samhita
(1) Agricultural produce which will suffer if the thunderbolt occurs within the first three hours after sunset.[5]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) These are agricultural products, whose growth is influenced by Vata, and can be retarded by the abnormal condition of Vata, impacting agriculture.[6]
The concept of Crop in local and regional sources
The keyphrase "Crop" pertains to cultivated plants essential for sustenance, particularly rice and millet in Kandian agriculture, along with the communal effort of villagers growing these plants for charity and their abundance due to fertile soil.
From: Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang)
(1) These are plentiful due to regular cultivation and the favorable nature of the ground.[7] (2) The crops in the area are duly sown and gathered, which demonstrates the agricultural productivity of the rich and fertile land.[8] (3) Refers to the agricultural produce that is abundant in the kingdom due to the fertile, loamy soil.[9]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) Plants cultivated by villagers, primarily for sustenance, with rice and millet being significant in Kandian agriculture.[10]
From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas
(1) The brothers went to watch the growing one of these, and they saw that the monkey boy's was pumpkins.[11] (2) The boys and girls used to watch the crops growing by a river.[12]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) The plants grown on the land that the farmers raised by working together, which were then used for charity.[13]
The concept of Crop in scientific sources
The keyphrase "Crop" in the text refers to clusters of lesions, specifically furuncles, which typically manifest in groups or patches on the skin, indicating a common presentation of this medical condition.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) It is one of the sources alongside weed and tree from which biochar is derived and then explored for morpho-mineralogical properties, as studied by Das, S.K., Ghosh, G.K., Avasthe, R., and Sinha, K.[14] (2) Crop production and improvement are central themes, with studies focusing on sesame, groundnut, tef, and pearl millet, addressing constraints, genetic variability, and sustainable practices.[15] (3) The provided research includes the investigation of different crop types, and also the modeling and optimization of water use for efficient crop production.[16] (4) These are plants cultivated for food, feed, or other agricultural purposes, and are an essential part of human sustenance and economic activity.[17] (5) It is what is being cultivated. The percentage of the area to be allocated to each one is considered.[18]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The effects of drought and/or heat stress on the physiological, developmental, growth, and yield processes of crop plants are examined.[19] (2) Climate events destroy these and disrupt food transport, disproportionately common in the Sub-Saharan region, leading to food insecurity.[20] (3) The crops referenced are currently underutilized, but the text explores their potential to contribute to food and nutrition security, especially in poor rural households.[21] (4) FuSuo, Zhang of China Agricultural University main research field is "crop" and agricultural basic science.[22] (5) The text focuses on the risk of antimicrobial resistance transmission to crops, while presenting a soil-to-food analysis of antibiotic resistance gene distribution in agricultural fields and crops.[23]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is how furuncles tend to appear, where the lesions appear in crops, as mentioned in the text.[24]
Classical concept of 'Crop'
From: Legends Of The Gods
(1) The crops became abundant once more when Tcheser restored the offerings of Khnemu, and the god promised the king to give abundant harvests after the famine.[25]
From: Egypt Through The Stereoscope
(1) The plants cultivated in the fields, requiring water supplied through irrigation using the device.[26]
From: Aesop's Fables (English translation)
(1) This is the yield from the vines, which is abundant due to the sons' hard work, even though they did not find the expected treasure.[27]
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) This is cultivated by some people, while others do not engage in agriculture and instead rely on naturally growing plants for sustenance.[28]