fiber crop
[ˈfaɪbər krɑːp]
nounpl: fiber crops
cultura de fibra
1. A crop cultivated primarily for the production of fibers used in textile manufacturing, rope-making, or industrial applications
Cotton is one of the most important fiber crops in the world.
O algodão é uma das culturas de fibra mais importantes do mundo.
2. Plants grown for their fibrous material rather than for food or other purposes
Flax and hemp are traditional fiber crops used for centuries.
Linho e cânhamo são culturas de fibra tradicionais usadas há séculos.
Fiber crops are economically significant in both Brazil and the USA. Brazil is a major cotton producer, while Portugal and other European countries historically cultivated flax and hemp. The term is primarily used in agricultural and industrial contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
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