Botany and Agriculture Databases
(see also
Marine Science and Aquaculture,
Biology, and
General)
[Indexes]
[Online Books]
[Also of Interest]
- Indexes to Journals and Books:
- AGRICOLA
(FirstSearch)
- Materials relating to all aspects of agriculture
including: agricultural economics, agricultural
engineering, geography, home economics, animal science,
human nutrition, chemistry, life sciences, energy,
natural resources, entomology, plant diseases,
cooperative extensions, insect control, food science,
rural sociology, forestry, veterinary medicine.
Describes materials acquired by the National
Agriculture Library and cooperating institutions.
Includes records of books, serials, audiovisual
and other materials.
- Algology
Mycology and Protozoology Abstracts (Microbiology C) (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)
- Covers algae, fungi, protozoa, and lichens, as well as their reproduction, growth, life
cycles, biochemistry, genetics, and infection and immunity in man,
other animals, and plants. Includes microbiology, immunology, pathology,
environmental research, toxicology, and other related fields.
Covers 1982 to the present.
- ASFA
Aquaculture Abstracts (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)
- Covers the science, practice, management, and economics
of marine and freshwater aquaculture, including
the improvement and augmenting of aquatic yields,
instruments, technological developments, culturing techniques, and new methods of
husbandry. Includes references from related disciplines such as water pollution, ecology,
diseases, nutrition, oceanography, and limnology.
Covers 1984 to the present.
- Biotechnology
Research Abstracts (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)
- Provides citations to international research on all aspects of biochemical,
medical, and microbial technology as applied to bioengineering, medicine,
agriculture, and environmental science. Encompasses a wide range of disciplines,
including genetic engineering, gene therapy, medical technology, imaging,
pharmaceuticals, biomechanics, fermentation, waste treatment, bioremediation,
food biotechnology, computer applications, and more. Covers 1983 to the present and
has absorbed the contents of Agricultural & Environmental Biotechnology
Abstracts (1993-2007), BioEngineering Abstracts (1993-2007), and
Medical & Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Abstracts (1993-2007).
- Industrial
and Applied Microbiology Abstracts (Microbiology A) (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)
- Covers significant findings and practical applications in agricultural,
food and beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Includes
fermentation, microbial degradation, food microbiology, microbial toxins,
plant diseases, post-harvest decay, plant protection, forestry,
soil microorganisms, mineral microbiology, protection of materials,
hydrocarbons, microbial resistance, and antimicrobial agents.
Covers 1982 to the present.
- LIUCat
on the Web:
- The online public access catalog of Long Island University's
six campuses. This can be searched from any computer. No password is needed.
- Plant
Science (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)
- Covers the scientific literature on plant science, focussing on
all plant scientific aspects, especially on pathology, symbiosis,
biochemistry, genetics, physiology, agronomy, horticulture, forestry,
biotechnology, environmental biology, and more.
Covers 1994 to the present.
- Online Encyclopedias and Books:
- Macquarie
Dictionary of Trees & Shrubs (Credo/xrefer)
- (See database page for description)
- Plant
Sciences (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- (See database page for description)
- Also of Interest:
- GPO
Monthly Catalog (FirstSearch)
- Covers all types of U.S. government documents,
including Congressional reports, hearings, debates, and records;
judiciary materials; and documents on all subject areas issued by
executive departments (Defense, State, Labor, etc.)
Database descriptions are adapted from each database's website.
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