The Organic Center April 17, 2009
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“The Organic Center is a great website that focuses on the science behind organic agricultural production. Their mission is ‘to generate credible, peer reviewed scientific information and communicate the verifiable benefits of organic farming and products to society.’ Under the ‘State of Science’ tab at the top of the page visitors should check out the ‘Hot Science’ section. The articles listed here will give the visitor an idea of all the aspects of organic production there are, and why they are important. For instance, articles such as ‘Common Insecticide Causes Neurological Deficits in Children’, ‘Soil Quality from Long-term Organic Management Nearly Doubles Flavonoids in Organic Tomatoes’ and ‘Hormone Growth Promoters Feed to Beef Cattle Linked to Adverse Impacts on Male Sexual Development’. The ‘Organic Resources’ tab at the top of the homepage has links to ‘Consumer Resources’ and ‘Science Resources’, which are loaded with links to websites regarding all aspects of organic agriculture. The ‘Leaders in Organics’ link, also under the ‘Organic Resources’ tab, has articles by a food scientist and by the chief marketing executive of an organic food company. Visitors interested in receiving the Organic Center’s monthly e-newsletter, The Scoop, can sign up by clicking on the ‘News & Media’ tab, and then clicking on the ‘Newsletter Archive’ link. After signing up, visitors should browse the archives of the newsletter, which go back to the beginning of 2007.”
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Edible Flowers August 1, 2008
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www.ext.colostate.edu/Pubs/Garden/07237.html
The Horticulture Extension office of Colorado State created this guide to plants with edible flowers. It includes scientific name, dates of bloom, taste description, fragrance description and other hints.
Gardening Hotline June 4, 2008
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Ask A Master Gardener: 901-752-1207
Service provided by the UT/Shelby County Extension Office. Free publications are available on their website: www.utextension.utk.edu/publications/homeGarden/default.asp
How to Go Organic May 30, 2008
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To help cultivate the growth of organic farming, the Organic Trade Association created this guide for anyone exploring “going organic.” The site is organized into five main sections: Pathway for Producers, Pathway for Processsors, North American Directory, Regional Guide and Key Resources.
ARKive: Images of Life on Earth May 2, 2008
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This is a wonderful collection of thousands of images and video clips of threatened and endangered animals from around the world. Besides colorful photos, for most animals video clips are also available. Users can also learn more about each animal: Facts & Status, Description, Range & Habitat, Biology, Threats & Conservation, and more.
BioBasics April 18, 2008
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www.biobasics.gc.ca/english/view.asp?x=556
From the Canadian government, the BioBasics site offers a great introduction the world of biotechnology. Includes information on genetically-modified foods, genetic engineering, sustainable development, and much more.
Bryophytes February 16, 2008
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http://bryophytes.plant.siu.edu/
“Bryophytes is a resource devoted to Bryology, the branch of plant science concerned with the study of mosses, liverworts and hornworts. It provides information on the classification, structural features, natural history, ecology and evolutionary relationships of these plants.” From Southern Illionois University at Carbondale.
National Pesticide Information Center December 17, 2007
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From the site: “NPIC provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions about pesticides and their use. NPIC is a cooperative agreement between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.”
Bentham Open Access Journals November 19, 2007
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www.bentham.org/open/JrnlsBySub.htm
Bentham Publishers has launced over 200 peer-reviewed, open-access journals. This link directs you to the list of subjects covered. Use the links on the left to access a list of title in alphabetical order. Details about the editorial board and submission guidelines are available for each title. Disciplines covered include: Agriculture, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Dentistry, Energy & Fuels, Engineering, Evolution, Genetics, Imaging, Immunology, Mathematics, Nanoscience, Nursing, Operational Research, Optics, Pharmacology, Psychology, Transportation, Virology, and much more!
Global Change Master Directory: Earth Science Data & Services Directory September 14, 2007
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From Neat New Stuff:
“Offers ‘more than 20,000 descriptions of Earth science data sets and services covering all aspects of Earth and environmental sciences’ courtesy of NASA. Among the wide range of topics: soil temperature, drought severity, el nino oscillations, atmospheric radiation, glacial landforms/processes, volcanic ash/dust, reforestation, environmental assessments, diseases/epidemics, ice core records, etc.”
Agricultural Research Service August 10, 2007
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www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm
The Agricultural Research Service offers publications and reports on numerous topics. This site can also be used to locate an ARS office, submit a question, or search for a particular research project.
Encyclopedia of Life May 30, 2007
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According to the site, the “Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative scientific effort led by the Field Museum of Natural History, Harvard University, Marine Biological Laboratory, Missouri Botanical Garden, Smithsonian Institution, and Biodiversity Heritage Library, a consortium including the core institutions and also the American Museum of Natural History (New York), Natural History Museum (London), New York Botanical Garden, and Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew). Ultimately, the Encyclopedia of Life will provide an online database for all 1.8 million species now known to live on Earth. When completed, [it] will serve as a global biodiversity tool, providing scientists, policymakers, students, and citizens information they need to discover and protect the planet and encourage learning and conservation.”
See also:
The Encyclopedia of Earth
According to the site, this is “a new electronic reference about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society.” Use the Browse the EOE box on the right hand side of the page for navigation.
Dave’s Garden February 20, 2007
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An online community of gardeners. This site offers: PlantFiles, “the largest plant database in the world”; Garden Watchdog, a guide to gardening by mail; Go Gardening, a database of nurseries, garden centers, public gardens and parks; Bug Files, a database of insects and bugs; and Bookworm, a database of gardening books.
Science Photo Library February 10, 2007
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From the site: “Science Photo Library (SPL) is the world’s leading provider of science photos covering all aspects of science, health & medicine, space exploration & astronomy, technology & industry, earth science, satellite imagery, and nature & wildlife.”
vPlants January 27, 2007
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A database of over 72,000 plant specimens from three Chicago institutions: the Field Museum of Natural History, The Morton Arboretum and the Chicago Botanic Garden. Although the focus is on plants and fungi found in the Chicago region, many entries are universal. Photos, taxonomic information and other descriptive data are included for most entries.
e-Resource Guides January 13, 2007
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www.lib.iastate.edu/collections/eresourc/guides.html
The Iowa State University Library has created a collection of resource guides for online information for various topics.
Links are provided to pertinent websites, electronic journals, abstracts and indexes for the following topics from our department:
Accounting; Agricultural Information & Studies; Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering; Agriculture; Agronomy (Plant/Soil Sciences); Animal Ecology, Fisheries and Wildlife; Animal Sciences; Astronomy; Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology; Biological Sciences; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Diversity; Economics; Engineering; Entrepreneurship; Finance; General Science and Technology; Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology; Geology; Government Information; Horticulture; Legal Resources; Materials Science; Mathematics; Medicine; Physics; Plant Pathology; Psychology; Veterinary Medicine.
SelecTree: A Tree Selection Guide January 10, 2007
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According to LII: “With information on more than 1,400 trees, this tree selection guide features options for searching, browsing by common and scientific names, and generating a list of trees that match a set of attributes (such as height, fragrance, and water and soil requirements). Tree profiles include photographs, growth habit, pest and disease problems, and more. From the Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute, based at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly).”
Cell Structures Animated December 1, 2006
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www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boyer/0470003790/animations/cell_structure/cell_structure.htm
This site from Wiley Publishing offers animated descriptions of prokaryotic, plant and animal cells.
National Agricultural Library September 13, 2006
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This digital library, produced by the USDA, offers thousands of articles on Food, Laws, Trade, Natural Resources, Crops, Plants and Animals.
WildFinder September 5, 2006
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www.worldwildlife.org/wildfinder/
WildFinder is a map-driven, searchable database of more than 26,000 species worldwide, with a powerful search tool that allows users to discover where species live or explore wild places to find out what species live there.
