http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Mon, 20 May 2013 21:57:48 PDT Mon, 20 May 2013 21:57:48 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77780 This site is designed to make identification of bryophytes, fungi, lichens, slime molds and some primitive plants more colorful and interesting. It has some very interesting pop-up definitions and pictures for identification. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=88245 The PLANTS Database is a single source of standardized information about plants. This database focuses on vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories. The PLANTS Database includes names, checklists, automated tools, identification information, species abstracts, distributional data, crop information, plant symbols, plant growth data, plant materials information, plant links, references, and other plant information. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=88253 Information Systems for Biotechnology (ISB) provides information resources to support the environmentally responsible use of agriculturalbiotechnology products. Here you will find documents and searchable databases pertaining to the development, testing and regulatory review of genetically modified plants, animals and microorganisms within the U.S. and abroad. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76318 The Botanical Society of America is an excellent link for botanists actively engaged in research and teaching at the university level. Essential information, in addition to membership material, is provided within the Main Webpage to provide browsers with access to the literature and specialty topics. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90545 An online botanical resource, this digital library contains information for over 7,500 species in California. Users can search by common, scientific, or family name as well as by county, elevation, lifeform, native/non-native, rare/non-rare, and plant community. Each species entry has a photo (when available), habitat and distribtuion information, and links to more information about the species from other sources. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=89125 Homepage about the tree Ginkgo biloba: name, history, tree, propagation, usage and more. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77782 A website devoted to collecting, storing, sowing, germinating, and exchanging seeds. Includes pictures, a plant index, and botanical terms. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77745 Harmful algae are microscopic, single-celled organisms that live in the sea. They are harmful to higher forms of marine organisms. They can also produce neurotoxins that are dangerous to humans who consume contaminated seafood products. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76846 This site provides a link to a horticultural society that has information about plants, education, research, and gardening. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=78385 This site introduces users to the exotic and seductive world of orchids. It is hosted by the American Orchid Society, which is the largest special-interest horticultural organization in the world. Users include a group of growers, breeders and fanciers -- amateur and professional -- whose interest has been captivated by the most complex and fascinating flowers in the world.