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The aims of the Lacistemataceae electronic monograph is to: 1. aggregate knowledge on Lacistemataceae from all scientific areas into this website and associated Lacistemataceae Holistic Database (LHD); 2. provide freely and easily accessible information for preservation of this family within its natural habitat and botanical gardens situated within its natural distribution range.
Current classification is as follows: Domain: Eukarya; Kingdom: Viridophyta; Phylum: Magnoliophyta; Eudicots; Core Eudicots; ... [Information of the supplier]
Research projects; Discipline based websites
http://www.lacistemataceae.org/whatsnew.html
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2018-10-07 — 2018-10-12, Natal
Welcome to the 6th International Conference on Comparative Biology of Monocotyledons – Monocots VI, also featuring the 2nd World Congress of Bromeliaceae Evolution – Bromevo II and the 7th International Symposium on Grass Systematics and Evolution. Under the motto Monocots for all: bringing the whole from its parts we welcome researchers from different fields of investigation to participate in the Monocots VI Conference. This meeting will be held in Praiamar Natal Hotel & Convention Center, in the ... [Information of the supplier]
Conferences and Congresses (archive)
http://www.monocots6.com/
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NatureServe is a non-profit conservation organization that provides the scientific information and tools needed to help guide effective conservation action. NatureServe and its network of natural heritage programs are the leading source for information about rare and endangered species and threatened ecosystems. [Information of the supplier]
Non-governmental organisations; Discipline based websites
http://www.natureserve.org/
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2017-08-08 — 2017-08-11, Puerto Iguazú
We invite you to attend the Ornithological Congress of the Americas in Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina, from 8–11 August, 2017. Puerto Iguazú is located in the heart of the interior Atlantic Forest and is the portal to the Iguazú Falls, one of the world’s Seven Natural Wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area surrounding Puerto Iguazú, the province of Misiones and neighboring regions of Paraguay and Brazil—in addition to its many scenic attractions and natural areas like Iguazú National ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
Conferences and Congresses (archive)
http://www.afonet.org/2017iguazu/
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Tropical forests harbour thousands of useful plants that are harvested and used in subsistence economies or traded in local, regional or international markets. The effect on the ecosystem is little known, and the forests resilience is badly understood. Palms are the most useful group of plants in tropical American forests and in this project we study the effect of extraction and trade of palms on forest in the western Amazon, the Andes and the Pacific lowlands. We determine the size of the resource ... [Information of the supplier]
Research projects
http://www.fp7-palms.org/
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2017-08-27 — 2017-09-01, Iguasso
The Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) will host its seventh biennial World Conference in Foz do Iguassu, Paraná, Brazil from 27 August to 1 September 2017 in partnership with the Brazilian Society for Ecological Restoration (SOBRE) and the Ibero-American & Caribbean Society for Ecological Restoration (SIACRE). The conference is expected to draw more than 1,500 delegates from the around the world embodying the great professional and cultural diversity of the three hosting organizations and ... [Information of the supplier]
Conferences and Congresses (archive)
http://ser2017.org/
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The American Entomological Society is the oldest continuously-operating entomological society in the Western Hemisphere, founded on March 1, 1859. The American Entomolgical Society (AES) supports entomological research, education and outreach in the following activities: Publications, Meetings, Annual Insect Field Days, AES Library, Awards for Young Entomologists, Bylaws of AES.
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Academic societies, professional associations, working groups
http://darwin.ansp.org/hosted/aes/
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Much of the information about tapirs can be found on these picture pages. Pictures of all kinds are useful for illustrating information and ideas. The text is related to the images. The albums currently have more pictures than the web site. This site is possibly the most complete collection of tapir facts on the planet, for zoos, researchers, and the curious alike. [Information of the supplier, modified]
Discipline based websites; Newsletter, mailing lists, forums, blogs
http://www.tapirback.com/tapirgal
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Plot studies often face problems with the identification of both fertile and sterile material. Numerous books need to be taken into the field to aid in identification of specimens. The Virtual Tree Guide of the Guianas which will available on CD and accessible through the WWW may assist researchers in finding a quick match of those species that are considered to be able to reach sizes over 10 cm DBH.
Over 4000 specimens have been digitized in the Utrecht Herbarium. They are organized by genus and ... [Information of the supplier]
Identification keys; Discipline based websites
http://web.science.uu.nl/amazon/vtgg/introduction.htm
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Biological collections are one of the main sources of information on biological diversity. The large quantity of information they represent and the fact that they are dynamic require, for their consultation and updating, the use of specialized computer tools. Gathering these collections in an information network allows not only for the connection of the main databanks, the updating of information and direct contact with specialists, but also access, exchange and consultation of data open to the public ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
Academic societies, professional associations, working groups; Factual databases
http://www.conabio.gob.mx/remib_ingles/doctos/remib_ing.html
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