LibGuides: Hort/Crop Sci 102: Phase I: Find Background Information

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Masao Masui, a visiting scientist who specialized in asparagus tissue culture, holding a conical flask and examining its contents. (1969) Prosser, Washington. Washington Rural Heritage Collection.

See the links below for assistance with finding recent research on your plant. There's many other places to get started too. Let me know if you need assistance.

Science Daily (sciencedaily.com)
As noted on your Phase 1 instructions, Science Daily is a great source for recent research on your plant. They provide summaries of recent research projects.

Nexis Uni
Nexis Uni is a database that provides over 15,000 news, business and legal sources. You can select the Date Range to get results only from recent publications. I suggest doing a "News" search for Phase 1 of your project. News sources are both national and international.

Washington State University Extensions Publications Database
The WSU Extensions provide free research over many agricultural subjects that is intended for those in practice (like farmers and gardeners). These publications are typically well-sources and easy to read.

Encyclopedias and Other Topic Starters

Although encyclopedias are typically not peer-reviewed or considered "scholarly resources" they can be a fantastic place to learn background information on your super-plant.

Encyclopedia of Plant and Crop Science
This encyclopedia covers classic and modern studies in plant biology in conjunction with research, applications, and innovations in crop science.

C.M.I. Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria (CABI)
The Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria are designed for use by plant pathologists and veterinary and medical mycologists. They provide integrated information to allow identification / confirmation of identity of significant species, along with related information on pathology or other economic significance.
Dictionary of Plant Sciences
This dictionary gives wide coverage on topics including biochemistry, plant physiology, cytology, ecology, genetics, evolution, bio-geography, earth history, and the earth sciences. There is worldwide coverage of taxonomic groups - one-third of the entries are devoted to taxa, from bacteria and fungi to the main groups of flowering and non-flowering plants.
Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food and Biological Engineering
This is a comprehensive guide on raw production technology. It examines the role of engineering in delivery of quality consumer products.
Encyclopedia of Pest Management
This encyclopedia covers all aspects of pest management and serves as a guide for students, scholars, workers, the public and policy makers.
Encyclopedia of Soil Science
This encyclopedia provides information on the chemistry, analysis, and evaluation of soils and geography with a focus on agricultural development in the third world emphasizing research on sustainable management of natural resources, soil productivity and environmental quality.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Food & Drink In America This link opens in a new window
This encyclopedia covers the significant events, inventions, and social movements in American history that have affected the way Americans view, prepare, and consume food and drink. The articles treat regions, people, ingredients, companies, advertising, historical eras, holidays and festivals, and political, scientific, and economic currents pertinent to American cuisine.

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