The following is a list of terms from plant genetics that you should be able to find definitions of using the resources in this guide.
The Libraries subscribe to these research databases so that you can find out about articles on a wide variety of topics. Databases relevant to Plant Genetics are listed here.
Index to literature in agriculture and related disciplines in botany, biology, etc.
Index to articles from journals and periodicals on all aspects of human impact on the environment.
Index to worldwide literature on the biology, ecology, and human impact on the environment
Comprehensive multi-disciplinary index to scholarly publications in nearly all academic areas of study.
The following books are good sources of background information and definitions. Most are either encyclopedias, dictionaries, or handbooks. With Encyclopedias and Handbooks, remember to look up your term in the index at the back of the last volume, not just alphabetically. Both print and electronic books are included here.
Biotechnology from A to Z
Encyclopedia of cell technology
Encyclopedia of molecular biology
Encyclopedic dictionary of genetics, genomics, and proteomics
Handbook of molecular and cellular methods in biology and medicine
Molecular biomethods handbook
Handbooks tend to have entire chapters on a specific topic, giving you a broad overview of a field.
