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What is a staple crop?

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A staple crop is one that is regularly eaten by a large amount of people and is a common factor in their diets. For example, cereal crops such as wheat, root and tuber crops such as potatoes and fruit are considered to be staples.

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Staple crops are plants grown for their parts which are used as staple food. A staple food is one that is regularly consumed in large quantities as to form the basis of a traditional diet and which serves as a major source of energy and nutrients. Staples may be grouped into the starchy type and protein-rich type.

Examples are, Rice, Corn, Wheat, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, and Yam

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