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Another view of diversity (note that this scheme is not always the same as the one we used in class. Taxonomic schemes vary especially widely in the algae.)

Euglena

Dinozoa (Dinoflagellates)

Diversity of eukaryotes (note that in this scheme the brown algae are called "Stramenopiles")

Diversity of green plants

Diversity of embryophytes

See also links to specific examples of endosymbiotic events in lecture notes here.

Algae bloom in hawaii pool

lecture 8 (bryophytes and seedless vascular plants)

Images of various examples of each group.

General info on plant evolution.

Mycorrhizal relationships between fungi and land plants.

moss in space 1

moss in space 2

lecture 9 (seed plants)

See links to images in lecture notes here.

Alphabetical guide to the major plant families, includes taxonomic information and lists examples of genera within each family.

New orchid species measuring a foot across leaves admirers amazed.

For review purposes to help you learn and remember the different types of plant mentioned in lectures 7, 8 & 9:

Reference chart of the six plant kingdoms and their classifications

lecture 10 (plant ecology)

See links to images in lecture notes here.

Biodiversity glossary and guide to concepts.

Energy in the ecosystem with basic description of laws of thermodynamics

lecture 11 (conservation)

Carrying capacity and human economy

Carrying capacity articles and analysis.

OSU wetlands research park

African plant diversity threatened

Article on the possibility of very abrubt global climate change.

A cryogenic seed bank for preservation of endangered plant species.

Deadly Asian haze 'can be tamed'. BBC Article on air pollution across Asia.

British meadows declining fast. BBC article on plant diversity in UK.

"The Shaman's Apprentice" Ethnobotany, rainforest medicine derived from indiginous peoples

Julia "Butterfly" Hill and Luna

Article on carbon dioxide emission and climate change and effect on coastline.

Oblivion threat to 12000 species. BBC article based on the "official" catalogue produced by IUCN-The World Conservation Union.

Not all doom and gloom - planet has amazing powers of regeneration. This article talks about reappearance of dolphins in the Thames estuary. The Thames is a great example of what can be accomplished through tough government regulations.

Irrigation and its impact on the worlds food supply

Circle of Life homepage - Conservation organization founded in 1999 by Julia "Butterfly" Hill

Worlds plants under pressure of extinction

lecture 12 (plant secondary compounds)

General description of secondary products

About ergotism - toxic effects of fungus that makes people go crazy 1.

About ergotism - toxic effects of fungus that makes people go crazy 2 (Salem witch trials).

Evaluation of herbal remedies, plant extracts & supplements.

Herbmed.org - Helpful herbal medicine direcotory.

ethnobotany 1

ethnobotany 2

secondary compounds are often toxic insecticides

prolonged use of cannabis linked to depression, scizophrenia 1

prolonged use of cannabis linked to depression, scizophrenia 2

soma as "God" and the "tree of knowledge"

lecture13 (biotechnology)

Data on GM plants maintained by a protest group in the UK. Lists location of GM crops in order to allow other protesters to locate and destroy them or otherwise disrupt operations at that location.

First synthetic virus created. BBC article on recreation of polio from scratch.

UC Davis outreach site - good guide to plant biotechnology.

DNA documentary by PBS aired in July 2004.

DNA particle gun for sale.

Reintroduction of genetically engineered chestnut tree.

Another chestnut tree reintroduction article

Chinese Farmers Benefit from Insect-Resistant Cotton

The biotech advantage - GM and biotech news site.

Scientists make synthetic prion (disease that causes mad cow)

Plant Biotechnology - general information site

Campaign for a moratoriumon on genetically modified organisms

University of California - Seed Biotechnology Center homepage

"Poison Plants?" - Article pertaining to the controversy over genetic engineering.

Bioplastics - Growing plastics from plants 1

Bioplastics - Growing plastics from plants 2

Biotech Advantage Home

Norman Borlaug - biography (central figure in green revolution)

"Lessons From the Green Revolution - Do We Need New Technology to End Hunger?" - great article about biotechnology.

Other links

Syllabus and FAQ- Plant Biology 102N Summer 2002

FANTASTIC site that is a very useful aid to understanding plant classification and Linnean taxonomy. Allows you to determine the taxonomy of almost any plant with minimum effort.

Images of lichens

Microbiology lesson that describes symbiotic relationships that are important to plant science. Examples include the nitrogen fixing bacteria Rhizobium and the bacteria in the gut of herbivores that make possible the digestion of cellulose.

Dodo and Calvaria tree - cautionary tale of the power of anecdotes. Calvaria trees do not need Dodos to germinate.

Brooklyn Botanical Garden Home - garden botany

Ecolution: Hemp vs. Cotton

Some basic hemp facts

"Revenge of the Botanicals: Close Encounters with Poison Ivy and Nettles"

Nettle eating - those crazy Brits!

Rainforestweb.org - General information site giving good information on current topics relating to the rainforests.

General Botany images and info

"The Orchid Thieves: America's Parks are the Scene of the Crime for Plant Theft."

Plant disesases throughout history and their effects on human populations.