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.
Your multi-phase project requires you to do some preliminary and some scholarly research on a plant. This page is intended to assist you in finding some background information regarding the plant you've chosen.
As noted in your instruction sheet, a good place to start is https://www.sciencedaily.com
Although encyclopedias are typically not peer-reviewed or considered "scholarly resources" they can be a fantastic place to learn background information on your super-plant.
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.
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.
This is a comprehensive guide on raw production technology. It examines the role of engineering in delivery of quality consumer products.
This encyclopedia covers all aspects of pest management and serves as a guide for students, scholars, workers, the public and policy makers.
This encyclopedia covers classic and modern studies in plant biology in conjunction with research, applications, and innovations in crop 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.
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.
Newspapers and Trade Publications
For a full list of newspapers available to WSU affiliates, please read this WSU research guide.
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Washington State University Digital Extensions Collection - Historically, Extension programs provided a means of reaching farmers and homemakers while avoiding the time and hazards involved in travel. A wide range of topics are covered within these materials. Various Extension publications are compiled within this collection dating back to 1892. The collection is currently being constructed. You can also find Extension materials, both physical and eResources, within the library's catalog.
Washington State University Manuscripts $ Special Collections (MASC) - MASC has an extensive collection of University and regional publications. Many are online.
To find info on the history of land use and agriculture (including photographs, maps, publications, and much more), take a look at the history of agriculture library research guide.