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- Agriculture: the production of food, feed, fiber and other goods by the systematic growing/harvesting of plants, animals and other life forms.
(Wikipedia)
- Botany: scientific study of plant life. As a branch of biology, it is also called plant science(s), phytology, or plant biology.
(Wikipedia)
- Horticulture: horticulturists work and conduct research in the fields of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic engineering, plant biochemistry, and plant physiology.
(Wikipedia)
- Paleontology: the study of prehistoric life forms on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils. This includes the study of body fossils, tracks (ichnites), burrows, cast-off parts, fossilised faeces (coprolites), palynomorphs and chemical residues.
(Wikipedia)

Health and Life Sciences (general), Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany, Paleontology - Resource Page

Prime Sites

  • Alberta University (CA), Resource Guides in the Health Sciences - guides outline how to find info in particular subject area from sources such as books, journals, databases, dictionaries, directories, handbooks, manuals, govt publications, evidence-based resources, major web sites: Databases, Journals, Services

  • California University (US), Museum of Paleontology - investigates & promotes understanding of history of life & diversity of the earth's biota through research & education: understanding evolution (evolution & how it works, relevance of evolutionary theory to everyday lives, evidence for evolution, history of evolutionary theory), collections (microfossils, invertebrates, vertebrates, paleobotany, historical archives, Specimen images), Mystery fossil, Research, Special exhibits, News and events, Education and public programs, Glossary, FAQ

  • North Carolina State University (US), WWW Virtual Library, Agriculture - news, browse (region, type of site), subject area (agrichemicals/biotechnology, agricultural safety information, commodities (associations), consultants, crop/livestock specific, databases, discussion, environmental organizations, equipment, farms, federal agencies/ministries, food & food processors, gardening/horticulture, grower (co-operatives, organizations), HE, associations, insurance, jobs, law, libraries & portals, marketing, organic/biocontrol/non-traditional ag, pest management, precision agriculture, precollege education, publications/publishing, real estate, research, programs & foundations, scientific society, search engines/directories, software/internet, state or province)

Other Sites

Life in the Palaeozoic

Open University (UK), LearningSpace

Cambrian explosion using evidence from fossils, creatures living in the Ordovician seas including the extinct trilobites, invasion of land by plants and invertebrates in the Silurian Period, life in Silurian seas, Devonian Period when vertebrates first moved onto land, outline of vertebrate evolution

Social issues and GM crops

Open University (UK), LearningSpace

some of the social issues surrounding the development of GM crops especially those that are ethical in nature, disputed nature of the science that underpins GM crop development and how these relate to modern methods of assessing the safety of GM foods, public consultation exercise relating to the possible commercialisation of GM crops and merits and drawbacks

Gene manipulation in plants

Open University (UK), LearningSpace

development of genetically modified organisms, gene transfer, potential benefits and uncertainties associated with gene transfer and high levels of technical ingenuity involved, development of Golden Rice, why usefulness of this product has proved contentious

Surface Irrigation Design

Utah State University (US)

design and evaluation of surface irrigation systems, field measurements for evaluating and improving uniformity and efficiency, simulation of surface systems and land leveling computation and equipment: Additional Reading, Related resources, Tools

Agricultural Science and Policy

Tufts University (US)

natural resource conservation for ensuring healthy agricultural food and environmental systems, focuses on soils, water, air and energy, delves into plant nutrients, plant-pest interaction, crop breeding and livestock production: readings, Supplementary Material

Genetic Engineering and Society

California University (US)

examines the historical and scientific study of genetic engineering in medicine, agriculture, and law including examination of social, ethical, and legal issues raised by new technology
 

Life, Concepts and Issues

California University (US)

Life Sciences, exploring and understanding important issues in the field: chemistry of life, genetics, physiology, evolution, ecology
 

Animal Health Management

Purdue University (US)

Role of "Agent" in Health and Disease, Role of ("Host" & Environment in Health and Disease), Principles of Control of Infectious Disease, Health Management (Ruminant, Equine, Feline, Swine, Aquatic Species, Canine, Avian, Lab Animal, Reptile), wildlife Health Concerns, Regulatory, Public Health Concerns: presentations, resources

Agricultural Research Service Image Gallery

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) (US)

Animals, Crops, Education, Field research, Fruits & veggies, Illustrations, Insects, Lab research, Plants, Events, Careers

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