Polikultur
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A cropping system involving the simultaneous cultivation of “multiple plant species” on the same plot of land.
Synonyms & Variants
diversifikasi pertanian
Efforts to diversify types of agricultural businesses or crops to avoid dependence on a single commodity.
intercropping
English technical term often used in Indonesian academic literature.
pertanaman campuran
A crop cultivation system consisting of various species planted together without rigid spacing arrangements.
tumpang sari
A more common term used in traditional Indonesian agricultural practices.
pertanian terpadu
Refers to a broader concept but often includes polyculture.
agroforestri
A specific form of polyculture involving woody plants.
campur sari
Metaphorical use of a musical or cultural term to describe diversity.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term is rooted in the Greek word poly meaning many and the Latin cultura meaning cultivation or maintenance. In the context of modern agriculture, this concept is applied to increase land efficiency and create a more stable ecosystem balance compared to monoculture systems.
Real-world Usage
Penerapan sistem polikultur terbukti mampu meningkatkan keanekaragaman hayati dan menjaga ketersediaan nutrisi tanah.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.