Agriculture

Systematic Catalogue of the Soft Scale Insects of the World (Flora and Fauna Handbook)

A catalogue of the soft-scale insects of the world (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Cocidae) with data on geographical distribution, host plants, biology and economic importance. This catalogue lists 162 genera comprising 1090 species and subspecies which have been described since Linnaeus (1758) until the cutoff date of December 1991. Extensive data are presented on taxonomy, nomenclature, synonyms, geographical distribution, host plants, biology, and economic importance of the species. New combinations are established for 40 species. One species, namely Filippia subterranea Gomez-Menor Ortega, is newly synonymized with Lecanopsis formicarum Newstead.

A Catalog of the Neotropical Collembola (Flora and Fauna Handbook, No 5)

The geographic area covered by this catalog is the Neotropical Region including Mexico, Marginal areas such as the Bahamas Islands, Islas Malvinas, the Juan Fernandez archipelago and Easter Island are also covered. This catalog lists 959 species distributed into 158 genera and presents a complete list of the species that have been reported from this region until August 1, 1989. All reference that deal with the biology or taxonomy of the Neotropical Collembola are included, as well as the fauna of Nearctic areas of Mexico. The catalog incorporates the latest advances in collembolan taxonomy, maintaining a balance between the most conservative and liberal classifications. Under each family or subfamily, the catalog groups genera which are closely related. Under each genus or subgenus it lists the species in alphabetical order.

The Bamboos of the World

Bamboos constitute one of a few select categories of plants which are taxonomically related, very rich in species and of vital economic and ecological importance. Since the early 20th century the accepted number of species of bamboos, world wide, has tripled. However, until now information was scattered through numerous, often not easily available publications.

The Bamboos of the World, is the first comprehensive (taxonomic as well as horticultural) reference work that provides basic information on bamboos world wide, whether they are wild or cultivated, well-known or rather unknown. The work, based on bamboo literature, facilitates access to further data by citation and a comprehensive bibliography. Among the main data included are botanical names with synonyms, and geographical distribution of genera and species, varieties with their distinctive characters, common bamboo names, plant introductions to the West, plant size and uses. The distribution of genera is mapped.

The Bamboos of the World presents a wealth of essential information in an accessible and structured manner. It gives the opportunity to check under what names, and where, relevant information on any bamboo can be found. For the researcher with management and development interests it provides a convenient means of basing bamboo resource on a sound understanding of generic and species relationships, with names that appear in earlier literature put into context. The work should prove to be invaluable for those interested in the morphology, taxonomy, distribution and cultivation of bamboos. It should support botanical, forestry, horticultural and ecological research, training and resource management.

Useful Palms of the World

The Study of Agricultural Geography: A Scholarly Guide and Bibliography

Agricultural geography is defined as the study of the geographical and locational attributes, patterns, and processes of crop and animal farming, and related subjects such as farm land, farm-associated human geographers, environmental issues, and theoreti

Communication in Extension: A Teaching and Learning Guide

A list of references for the history of agriculture in the Great Plains

New communications technologies in agriculture: A bibliography (Agricultural communications research report)

Habitat use by snag-associated species: A bibliography for species occurring in Oregon and Washington (Research contribution)

Mahimahi (Aqua-topics)