The American Society of Plant Taxonomists

ASPT NEWSLETTERVolume 15(2) December 2001

Kenneth R. Robertson,Editor, ASPT NewsletterIllinois Natural History Survey607 East Peabody DriveChampaign, Illinois 61820Phone: 217 244-2171; Fax: 217 333-4949; e-mail: krrobert@uiuc.edu

Elizabeth Fortson Wells,Editor, Systematic BotanyDepartment of Biological SciencesGeorge Washington University340 Lisner Hall2023 G Street, N.W.Washington, DC 20052Phone: 202 994-6970; Fax: 202 994-6100; e-mail: efwells@gwu.edu

Thomas F. Daniel,President, ASPTDepartment of BotanyCalifornia Academy of SciencesGolden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CA 94118-4599Phone: 415 750-7191; Fax: 450 750-7186;e-mail: tdaniel@calacademy.org

Michael Vincent,Secretary, ASPTDepartment of BotanyMiami University Oxford, OH 45056-1879Phone: 513 529-2755; Fax: 513 529-4243; e-mail: vincenma@muohio.edu

Melissa A. Luckow,Treasurer, ASPTL.H. Bailey Hortorium467 Mann LibraryCornell UniversityIthaca, NY 14853Phone: 607 255-7829; Fax: 607 255-7979e-mail: mal8@cornell.edu

CONTENTS

ASPT News ASPT Presents Awards ...................................... 2 Systematic Botany Available On-line ................. 2 Systematic Botany Monographs ......................... 2 Call for Nominations for the 2002 Asa Gray ..... Award .................................................................. 2 Call for Nominations for the 2002 Peter Raven .. Award .................................................................. 2

Call for ASPT Graduate Research Award ........... Applications ........................................................ 3

Call for Nominations for Corresponding ............. Members .............................................................. 3

People .......................................................................... 3

Job Opportunities ...................................................... 4 Fellowships, Internships, Post-docs .......................... 8

Desiderata ................................................................. 10

Institutions ............................................................... 10

Funding and Award Opportunities ......................... 10

Symposia and Meetings ........................................... 11

Special Courses ......................................................... 12

Information from the National Council for Science and the Environment ............................................... 13

New Books ............................................................... 13

New Web Sites .......................................................... 15

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ASPT NEWS

ASPT Presents Awards

ASPT presented the following awards at the Botany 2001 meetings in Albuquerque: • The Asa Gray Award was presented to Robert F. Thorne, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, for his work on the evolution, classification, and biogeography of flowering plants as well as his efforts on the floristics, vegetation ecology, and conservation of California’s na-tive flora. • The Peter H. Raven Award went to Richard C. Harris, Research Associate at the New York Botanical Garden, for his monumental contributions to lichenol-ogy in North America, including the Tuckerman Lichen Workshops.• The George R. Cooley Award was presented to Mary Kathryn Whitson, Duke University, for her paper “Untangling Physalis (Solanaceae) from the physaloids: two-gene phylogeny vindicates the splitters.”

Systematic Botany Available On-line

ASPT has recently entered into two agreements for mak-ing Systematic Botany available on-line. The complete contents from Volume 25 (2000) and onward is now available through BioOne, an aggregation of bioscience research journals in electronic form. BioOne is a non-profit organization and ASPT participation is cost-free. However, ASPT can generate revenue from BioOne based on a formula that includes the number ofinstitutional BioOne subscribers, and the number of visits, or “hits,” on Systematic Botany content. At pres-ent, full access to the e-version of Systematic Botany is re-stricted to individuals at BioOne subscribing institutions. Please take a few minutes to visit BioOne <http://www.bioone.org> and examine the Systematic Botany pages. Please bring BioOne to the attention of your institutional librarians, encouraging a subscription. If you are cur-rently at a BioOne subscribing institution, please use the e-version of Systematic Botany. New BioOne subscrip-tions, and “hits” on Systematic Botany will generate income for ASPT!

The complete contents of Systematic Botany for volumes 1–20, 1976–1995, are available on-line through JSTOR. Use of JSTOR is restricted to subscribing institutions. Major universities and other organizations have already subscribed to JSTOR. Some other back issues of botani-cal journals archived on JSTOR include American Jour-nal of Botany, Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden, Brittonia, International Journal of Plant Sciences, Botani-cal Gazette, Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club, Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society, and New Phytologist. Some ecological journals include American Midland Natural-ist, Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics, Biotropica, Conservation Biology, Ecological Monographs, Ecology, Evolution, Journal of Ecology, Quarterly Review of Biology, and Systematic Biology. The URL for JSTOR is <http://www.jstor.org>.

Systematic Botany Monographs

Volume 61. Revision of Solanum Section Cyphomandrop-sis (Solanaceae), Lynn Bohs, 85 pp, August 2001. ISBN 0-912861-61-4. US orders: $11.00; non-US orders: $12.00. For information, contact: Christiane Anderson, Univer-sity of Michigan Herbarium, North University Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1057; voice: 734-647-2812; fax: 734-647-5719; e-mail: <chra@ umich.edu>.

Call for Nominations for the 2002 Asa Gray Award

The Asa Gray Award is given by the American Society of Plant Taxonomists to an individual for outstanding ac-complishments pertinent to the goals of the society. The award is intended to be international in scope. All per-sons, from any country, who have made significant con-tributions to plant systematics may be considered. Previ-ous recipients of the award have been Rogers McVaugh (1984), Arthur Cronquist (1985), Lincoln Constance (1986), Reed C. Rollins (1987), Charles B. Heiser (1988), Rupert C. Barneby (1989), Warren H. Wagner Jr. (1990), Billie L. Turner (1991), Albert C. Smith (1992), Sherwin Carlquist (1993), Hugh H. Iltis (1994), Jerzy Rzedowski (1995), Peter Raven (1996), Daniel J. Crawford (1997), Sir Ian Prance (1998), Tod Stuessey (1999), William T. Stearn (2000) and Robert Thorne (2001). ASPT members are encouraged to submit nominations for the 2002 Asa Gray Award, which will be presented at the 2002 Annual Meeting in Madison, Wisconsin. The nomination materi-als should include a letter of nomination, a fairly com-plete curriculum vitae for the nominee, and three or more supporting letters from others familiar with the nominee and his or her career. All nomination materials should be sent to: Richard J. Jensen, Department of Biology, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Deadline for receipt of all materials is 5 April 2002.

Call for Nominations for the 2002 Peter Raven Award

The Peter Raven Award is given by the American Society of Plant Taxonomists to a plant systematist who has made exceptional efforts at outreach to non-scientists. Examples of outreach may include, but are not limited to 1) workshops or seminars for K–12 teachers, local horti-cultural societies, garden clubs, and schools or businesses; 2) special events for the general public, e.g., nature hikes, wildflower workshops; 3) newspaper columns or op-ed articles; 4) freelance articles in newspapers, on the World Wide Web, and in horticultural or popular science maga-zines; 5) taxon-oriented Web sites or books that are aimed at a lay audience; 6) TV spots; 7) legislative testimony; and 8) legal defense of rare or endangered plant species. The award is intended to be international in scope. All persons, from any country, who have made significant contributions in this area, may be considered. The first recipient of the award was Peter Raven in August 2000. The 2001 awardee was Richard C. Harris. ASPT mem-bers are encouraged to submit nominations for the 2002 Peter Raven Award, which will be presented at the 2002 Annual Meeting in Madison, Wisconsin. The nomination

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materials should include a letter of nomination, a fairly complete curriculum vitae for the nominee (emphasizing the outreach areas), and three or more supporting letters from others familiar with the nominee and his or her career. Nomination materials should be sent to: Richard J. Jensen, Department of Biology, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Deadline for receipt of all materi-als is 5 April 2002.

Call for ASPT Graduate Research Award Applica-tions

The ASPT is pleased to announce the society’s annual competition for research grants for graduate student investigators. Support is available for students (both master’s and doctoral levels) conducting fieldwork, herbarium travel, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. No award will exceed $1000; it is unlikely that proposals from previous recipients will be funded. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit, regardless of the research area within systematics (e.g., if all of the best proposals emphasize fieldwork, grants will be made only in that area). Proposals will be reviewed by the society’s Awards and Honors Committee and must include: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) proposal* (the text of which should not exceed two single-spaced, typed pages) describing the research to be conducted and emphasizing the role the grant funds would play; 3) itemized budget; 4) two letters of recommendation, one of them from the major professor. Eligibility: Applicants must be mem-bers of the ASPT at the time of the application deadline. Details regarding ASPT membership can be found at the ASPT homepage. *For guidance in proposal preparation and previous awards, see the Graduate Research Awards at the ASPT homepage <http://www.sysbot.org/>. IMPORTANT: Submit three (3) copies of all items in the proposal (including letters of recommendation) to: Richard J. Jensen, Department of Biology, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Deadline for receipt of all materials is 4 March 2002.

Call for Nominations for Corresponding Members

Corresponding Members are distinguished foreign scien-tists whose work has notably advanced plant taxonomy. An individual elected Corresponding Member becomes a member of ASPT for life and is entitled to all publica-tions and benefits accorded individual members. The number of Corresponding Members cannot exceed 1% of the ASPT membership (currently~1300) and, as of 1 November 2001, we have 12 Corresponding Members: Ana Maria Giuletti, Gert Hatschbach, Vernon Heywood, Armando Hunziker, Kunio Iwatsuki, Klaus Kubitzki, Ali-cia Lourteig, David Mabberly, K. M. Matthew, Jerzy Rze-dowski, Abundio Sagastegui Alva, and Armen Takhtajan. The council agreed, during our meeting last August, to request nominations for one additional Corresponding Member. ASPT members are encouraged to submit nomi-nations for a Corresponding Member. The nomination materials should include a letter of nomination, a fairly complete curriculum vitae for the nominee, and three or more supporting letters from others familiar with the

PEOPLE

Dr. Mark Simmons has begun as assistant professor and curator of the herbarium at Colorado State University. Mark completed his Ph.D. at the L.H. Bailey Hortorium, Cornell University, and worked as a postdoc with John Freudenstein at Ohio State University. He will continue his work on the Celastraceae and conceptual aspects of phylogenetic analysis of DNA characters. His new ad-dress is: Department of Biology, Colorado State Univer-sity, Fort Collins, CO 80523; e-mail: <psimmons @lamar.colostate.edu>; homepage: <http://www. biology.colostate.edu/Faculty/simmons.htm>; CSU herbarium: <http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Biology/Herbari-um/>.

Dr. Lena Struwe, formerly with The New York Botani-cal Garden, is a new faculty member at Cook College of Rutgers University. Her area of expertise is the natural history and systematics of the gentian and strychnine plant families, Gentianaceae and Loganiaceae. Her ongo-ing collaborations include the areas of systematics and morphological evolution, molecular evolution, pharmaco-logical uses of plants, and biogeography. She holds a Ph.D. in systematic botany from the Department of Botany in Stockholm, Sweden. Her new address is: Department of Plant Sciences, Room 237 Foran Hall, 59 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901; e-mail: <struwe@aesop.rutgers.edu>.

Dr. Robert P. Adams has accepted a position as the di-rector of the new Pacific Center for Molecular Bio-diversi-ty at the Bishop Museum, Honolulu. The new center will be housed in the Natural Sciences Department and will work closely with the Herbarium Pacificum (BISH) and their collections manager, Dr. Chris Puttock. The center will focus on the investigation of biodiversity and island biogeography in the Pacific and will include work on both plants and animals. He leaves Baylor University where he was the director of the Plant Biotechnology Center for the past 14 years. Dr. Adams will continue his work on Juni-perus and the Cupressaceae. This work is now focused on DNA sequencing to work out the phylogeny. His new ad-dress after 7 August will be: Dr. Robert P. Adams, Pacific Center for Molecular Biodiversity, Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, HI 96817-2704; fax: 808-847-8252; e-mail: <rpadams@bishopmuseum.org>.

nominee and his or her career. The Honors and Awards Committee will evaluate the nomination materials and make a recommendation to the Council at the 2002 An-nual Meeting in Madison, Wisconsin. All nomination ma-terials should be sent to: Richard J. Jensen, Department of Biology, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Deadline for receipt of all materials is 5 April 2002.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Persons in the job market should consult the Newsletter/ Current News section of the ASPT homepage <http://www.sysbot.org> for detailed descriptions. Below are very abbreviated listings of job notices that have appeared on that source; complete information needed for ap-plications is not included here. For many positions, the deadlines have passed and the positions may be filled. The listing here is primarily for readers who might be in-terested in which organizations have had openings in the general area of plant system- atics. The date the positions were posted is in square brackets [day/month/year].

Nearly all announcements have been edited to conserve space — be sure to obtain complete descriptions before applying.

Plant Taxonomist/Conservation Biologist, Univer-sity of North Carolina, Wilmington: Tenure track assistant professor beginning August 2002. The Depart-ment of Biological Sciences at Wilmington is accepting applications from candidates representing the subdis-ciplines of vascular plant taxonomy and conservation biology. Applicants should be using current methods to investigate the taxonomy, systematics, and conservation of vascular plants. Applicants with interests in aspects of the systematics and conservation of rare or endangered plant species are encouraged to apply. Duties include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in plant taxonomy/systematics and contribute to the programs in botany and conservation biology. The successful candi-date is also expected to manage the herbarium at UNCW; maintain an active, externally funded research program; and direct graduate student research. Ph.D. and postdoc-toral experience are required. Send CV, a brief statement of research and teaching interests, all transcripts, names of three references, and selected publications to: Dr. D.F. Kapraun, Department of Biological Sciences, Univer-sity of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC 28403-3297. Applications will be accepted until the posi-tion is filled. See our Web site at <http://www.uncwil.edu/bio>. E-mail questions to <kapraund@uncwil.edu>. [Posted 28 November 2001]

Two Faculty Positions in Molecular Evolution and Systematics of Plants, University of Michigan: The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Herbarium at the University of Michigan solicit applica-tions for two faculty positions in the molecular evolution and systematics of plants. The first is a tenured position at the associate professor or professor level. The suc-cessful candidate may be appointed as Director of the Herbarium. The second position is for a tenure-track assistant professor. A Ph.D. in an appropriate area is required. Teaching responsibilities will include participa-tion in courses on systematics and evolution of plants. The successful candidate for director will lead, adminis-ter, and help rebuild our program in plant evolutionary biology in the herbarium and the department. To apply, send a curriculum vitae, brief summaries of present research and future research plans and teaching interests, copies of publications, and either names and contact in-

formation of three references (senior position) or arrange to have three letters of reference sent (junior position) to: Chair, Plant Evolution and Systematics Search Commit-tee, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1048. Review of application materials for both positions will begin 7 January 2002 [Posted 20 November 2001]

Plant Taxonomist, University of Wisconsin – Ste-vens Point: Tenure-track, nine-month faculty position in the Department of Biology, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. Teaching load averages 12 credits per semester (24/year), including upper level vascular plant taxonomy and related courses for Biology and Natural Re-sources majors and possibly introductory biology courses. This person will become responsible for curation of the UWSP vascular plant herbarium [currently 150,000 specimens]. Additional responsibilities include a research program involving undergraduates, student advising, and other departmental and university service. Dis-sertation and/or publications in position area required. Ph. D. preferred, required before tenure. Excellence in teaching, participation in an active research program, successful grant history, undergraduate teaching experi-ence, enthusiasm for mentoring undergraduate research, and a knowledge of the flora of the region are all desir-able. 27 August 2002 opening date. Assistant Professor of Biology (instructor if Ph.D. is not completed.) Salary commensurate with qualifications. Completed applica-tions must include: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) one-page state-ment of teaching goals and philosophy, 3) three letters submitted by persons familiar with your qualifications, and 4) copies of complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts. All applications, supporting materials, and correspondence should be addressed to: Plant Taxono-mist, Dr. Robert Bell, Chair, Department of Biology, CNR Building, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897; voice: 715 346-2074; fax: 715 346-3624; e-mail: <rbell@uwsp.edu>. Screening of applicants will begin on 26 November 2001 and continue until position is filled. [Posted 5 November 2001]

Two Faculty Research Assistants, Oregon State University: Position #1: Faculty Research Assistant with the primary duties as a taxonomic database specialist to work on the Oregon Flora Project. Primary goals of the Oregon Flora Project <http://www. oregonflora.org> are to produce an on-line identification manual, distribu-tion atlas, and photograph gallery of Oregon vascular plants. Primary responsibilities include assistance with species occurrence and morphology database design and documentation; development of authority files and lookup tables; acquisition, evaluation, and formatting of data from a wide variety of sources and data formats; and specimen identification. This 12-month fixed-term appointment includes an annual salary of $30,000 plus university benefits; renewal beyond the first year is at the discretion of the chair of the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. The incumbent must have an M.S. in botany or related field, experience using database soft-ware, good communication skills in English and the abil-ity to work well independently as well as in team efforts. Research experience in plant taxonomy and background in plant identification are desirable.

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Position #2: Faculty Research Assistant whose primary duties will include database quality control and data en-try supervision to work on the Oregon Flora Project. Pri-mary responsibilities include design and implementation of quality control procedures; training and supervision of student data entry personnel; review of plant speci-men identifications; and library research. This 12-month fixed-term appointment includes an annual salary range of $22,000 to $23,000 plus university benefits; renewal beyond the first year is at the discretion of the chair of the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. The incum-bent must have a B.S. in botany, biology, or related field, good communication skills in English, and the ability to work well independently as well as in team efforts. Experience in supervision, using database software, plant identification, and conducting library research desirable.

Both positions are available 1 December 2001. For full consideration apply by 15 November 2001. To apply for either position, specify the position for which you are applying, submit application including letter of intent, curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, and the names, mailing and email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Dr. Scott Sundberg, Faculty Research Assis-tant Position #1 OR #2, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331-2902. For further information contact Dr. Scott Sundberg at <sundbers@bcc.orst.edu> or 541 737-4338. [Posted 25 October 2001]

Plant/Algal Evolutionary Biology, San Diego State University: The Department of Biology at San Diego State University offers a tenure-track position in its Evolutionary Biology Program area to begin as early as fall 2002 at the assistant professor level in plant/algal evo-lutionary biology. Desirable research interests include any area of the evolutionary biology of land plants or algal groups, such as population/quantitative genetics, natural selection, speciation, reproductive biology, systematics, or integrative anatomy, development, or biomechanics. Teaching will include a course in plant biology, team-teaching in general biology courses, and a graduate course in an area of expertise. Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. and be a part of an active research pro-gram. Postdoctoral experience is desirable. Expectations include interaction with a diverse student body and an active group of faculty interested in broad questions in evolutionary biology. Evidence of research productivity is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an externally funded research program that in-cludes participation of both undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching at the graduate and undergraduate lev-els is an important responsibility of the faculty at SDSU. Send curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, three representative publications, and three letters of recommendation to: Plant/Algal Evolution-ary Biology Search Committee, Department of Biology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-4614. Review and initial selection of applications will begin 1 December 2001 and will continue until the position has been filled. Interviews are currently expected to begin February 2002. [Posted 22 October 2001]

Biologist, Western Kentucky University: The Depart-ment of Biology at Western Kentucky University an-nounces a nine-month, tenure-track assistant professor position to begin August 2002. Teaching responsibilities will include 9–12 hours per semester in undergradu-ate and/or graduate-level instruction. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an upper division undergraduate and a graduate-level course in her/his area of expertise, as well as participate in introductory biol-ogy. The successful applicant will be expected to pursue extramurally funded research involving undergraduate and M.S. students. Basic qualifications: Ph.D., training and ability to teach courses associated with the posi-tion, training and ability to conduct research involving undergraduate and M.S. students, expressed commitment to undergraduate research, and superlative instructional skills; Desirable: Postdoctoral teaching and/or research experience, ability to pursue extramural funding, ability to integrate research with Center for Biodiversity Studies and/or Biotechnology Center. For consideration please submit by 10 December 2001 a curriculum vitae, separate statements of teaching and research interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Chair, Biologist Search Committee, Department of Biology, West-ern Kentucky University, 1 Big Red Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576. [Posted 22 October 2001]

Research Technician III, North Carolina State University: The plant molecular systematic lab in the Department of Botany at North Carolina State Univer-sity seeks a full-time research technician. The successful applicant will be expected to: 1) work independently in the laboratory; 2) collect, analyze, and summarize data; 3) maintain research materials in the lab and greenhouse; 4) conduct on-line library researches; 5) prepare and assist in the preparation of written and electronic materials e.g., manuscripts, reports, Web page descriptions, research presentations, etc.; 6) assist in training of students and other laboratory personnel; 7) assist in the management and day-to-day operation of the laboratory; 8) work ef-fectively with graduate and undergraduate students, and staff. Qualifications: MS in botany, biology, zoology, or other related field and two years laboratory experience in the research field assigned. MS degree in molecular systematics or molecular biology is preferred. Require experience with PCR, DNA electrophoresis, restriction site analysis, molecular cloning, DNA sequencing, MS of-fice. Experience with phylogenetic and population genetic analyses of molecular data is desired. This is a state-fund-ed position at Grade 66 (based on education and experi-ence, minimum $29,000 + benefits), it is will remain open until filled; see our Web site at <http://www.cals.ncsu. edu/botany/>. Apply through Human Resources at North Carolina State University and send a résumé and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three referees to: Dr. Jenny Xiang, Department of Botany, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7612. Phone: 919 515-2728; fax: 919-515-3456; e-mail: <jenny_xiang@ ncsu.edu>. [Posted 15 October 2001]

Herbarium Curatorial Position, University of Con-necticut: The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut seeks a cura-torial associate to work in the George Safford Torrey Herbarium as an assistant collections manager. This is an annual position, renewable for up to three additional

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years. This curatorial associate will be responsible for all daily herbarium activities. The minimum qualification for the curatorial research associate is a Ph.D. or master’s degree with experience. Candidates are expected to have an extensive background in botany, biology, or a related field and knowledge of plant taxonomy or floristic botany. A strong interest in curatorial museum work is equally important. Candidates should be familiar with herbarium routines, several kinds of computer programs including databases and Web site maintenance, and must be able to supervise students working in the collections and on the database project. Annual salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. A starting date in the fall of 2001 is anticipated. To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Dr. Leslie J. Mehrhoff, G. Safford Torrey Herbarium, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Box U-43, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-3043. This search will continue until the position is filled. [Posted 10 October 2001]

Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota-Dulu-th: The Department of Biology at the University of Min-nesota-Duluth seeks applications for a tenure-track, nine-month assistant professor position in plant biology that begins 1 September 2002. Expectations of the successful candidate include teaching plant diversity, advanced specialty course, and team-teaching introductory biology; research in modern plant biology, particularly evolution, population biology, or systematics; student advising; and service. Essential qualifications are a Ph.D. in a biological science, evidence of potential for achievement in teaching and research in modern plant biology (including excel-lent oral and written communication skills), and senior authorship of at least one peer-reviewed publication. Desired additional qualifications are: teaching experi-ence (graduate teaching assistant or instructor of record), post-doctoral research experience, evidence of potential to obtain external research funds, and evidence of potential to collaborate with Duluth-area scientists. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research experience/interests, teaching philosophy, re-prints of up to three of your most significant publications, transcripts (may be unofficial) or list of relevant course-work, and have at least three letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. David Schimpf, Search Committee Chair, Department of Biology, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN 55812. Review of completed applications will begin on 12 November 2001 and will continue until the posi-tion is filled. [Posted 8 October 2001]

Associate or Assistant Professor of Biology, Univer-sity of Northern Colorado: The University of Northern Colorado seeks an outstanding scholar for a tenure track position in biological education or in the biological sci-ences with a commitment to scholarship in the teaching and learning of biology. The position will be filled at the associate professor rank or at the advanced assistant pro-fessor rank. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in the biological sciences, biological education, or science education. Successful candidates must present evidence of outstanding teaching and scholarship com-mensurate with their years of experience, the ability to se-

cure external funding to support their scholarly activities, the ability to direct graduate students doing research in teaching and learning, and a strong record of publication. The successful candidate will direct doctoral students and master’s students in biology and biology education, and advise undergraduates. Preference will be given to can-didates who can teach a lower-division biology course to students seeking licensure in elementary education. Send complete application packets to: Dr. John C. Moore, Chair, Biology Position #20203 Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639. A complete application includes: a curriculum vitae, selected publications, names and ad-dresses (including phone and e-mail) of at least three to five references, transcripts, and statements of teaching philosophy and research interests. Review of application materials will begin 1 November 2001 and continue until the position is filled. For additional information contact Dr. Curt M. Peterson, 970 351-2923; e-mail: <cmpeter@ bentley.unco.edu>. [Posted 1 October 2001]

Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee: The Department of Botany at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville seeks a plant biologist for a tenure-track assistant professor appointment to begin 1 August 2002. A Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in plant biology or a related area, as well as, a commitment to excellence in teaching and research are required. Though not limited to these areas, we especially seek applicants who are using state-of-the-art approaches to address evolution-ary questions in the areas of plant-microbe interactions, phycology, or mycology. Supervision of graduate students and success in obtaining external research support are expected. Teaching duties will include participation in core biology and in departmental undergraduate teaching as well as graduate teaching in the area of their specialty. Applicants should submit a complete CV, a brief sum-mary of research interests, and three letters of recom-mendation to: Beth C. Mullin, Chair, Plant Evolutionary Biologist Search Committee, Department of Botany, Uni-versity of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1100. Screen-ing of applications will begin 3 December 2001. [Posted 25 September 2001]

Two Systematic Botanist Positions, The Field Museum: The Field Museum is seeking two outstanding systematic botanists for career-track appointments in the Department of Botany. Individuals pursuing innovative specimen-based research in 1) pteridophytes or fungi, including lichens or 2) angiosperms, who will develop a strong field program and actively use the collections are encouraged to apply. In addition to research, responsibili-ties include curation of relevant collections and participa-tion in public learning programs (including exhibits and informal education), development, and administrative and service activities. The successful candidates will have a Ph.D., a proven record of scientific achievement, and the ability to establish an externally funded research program. There are opportunities for participating in undergraduate and graduate training and for teaching at local universities. One of these positions could be filled at the associate or full curator rank. Deadline for receiving applications is 15 December 2001. Please submit a cur-riculum vitae; a statement of research objectives; names,

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addresses, and contact numbers of at least three refer-ences; and copies of relevant publications to: Search Com-mittee, Department of Botany, The Field Museum, 1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605-2496. E-mail inquiries: <botany@fmnh.org>. [Posted 25 September 2001]

Curatorial/Collection Management, Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden: Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gar-den is seeking a qualified individual for a collection man-agement opening in the herbarium (Curatorial Assistant III). This is a full-time, permanent position. Duties: The successful candidate will work with the curator of the herbarium to coordinate and conduct routine collection management activities; data entry and quality control for specimen database; implementing and managing ongo-ing environmental monitoring of the collection storage areas; and training and supervision of curatorial interns, lower level curatorial assistants, and graduate student research assistants. Qualifications: The ability to follow instructions, work successfully with others, and work independently with minimal supervision is critical. A bachelor’s degree or higher in botany, biology, or equiva-lent environmental science, with two years experience in an active herbarium or similar museum or collection-oriented facility is preferred. A strong understanding of basic taxonomic principles and characteristics of major plant families, and a working knowledge of southern California flora and geography is desirable. Strong writing and verbal skills, the ability to type, and basic computer skills (word processing, databases, simple graphics) are essential. Must have manual dexterity sufficient to pre-pare specimens neatly and quickly, and physical strength sufficient to climb stairs and safely lift and carry boxes of specimens and supplies (50–60+ lbs.) unassisted. Participation in field activities requires the demonstrated physical ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork under a variety of environmental conditions. To apply, please send résumé and letter of interest to: Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, T. L. Emara, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont, CA 91711; e:mail: <tl.emara@cgu.edu>; fax: 909-626-7670. For more information, contact: Steve Boyd, Curator, 909-625-8767 ext. 248, <steve.boyd@cgu.edu>. Position posting will remain open until filled. [Posted 21 September 2001]

Environmental Scientists/Botanists: The Lakeland and Mt. Dora, Florida offices of LPG Environmental & Permitting Services, Inc., have immediate openings for environmental scientist/botanist positions. These posi-tions will be responsible for a variety of tasks involving wetland delineation, wetland mitigation and restoration, hydrology and vegetation monitoring, qualitative and quantitative vegetation sampling, plant species identifica-tion, protected species surveys and relocations, and GPS. A bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the environmental related sciences, preferably botany, is required. Knowl-edge of Florida vegetation communities, plant species, and the environmental regulatory or consulting fields are desirable. Good plant identification and taxonomy skills are also required. All interested parties should submit their résumés for these or any future positions. Send résumés, cover letters, salary requirements, and any other correspondence to: LPG Environmental & Permitting Ser-

vices, Inc., Attention: Steve Adams, 2001 Old U.S. High-way 441, Suite 1, Mt. Dora, FL 32757; voice: 352 383-1444; fax: 352 383-3877; e-mail: <LPGEPSMTD@aol.com>. [Posted 7 September 2001]

Assistant/Associate Curator, Missouri Botanical Garden: Missouri Botanical Garden seeks an individual to work in collaboration with Washington University in St. Louis to initiate a modern taxonomic treatment of Manihot (Euphorbiaceae) using morphological, anatomi-cal, and molecular characters to assess evolutionary pathways and to define sections within the genus for later detailed revision. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in botany, along with experience in field collection and morphological and molecular analyses. Position will be filled at the assistant level with individuals who have up to seven years experience and at the associate level for those with more than seven years experience. Requires familiarity with herbarium routines and botanical litera-ture, ability to obtain funding, exceptional written com-munication skills, and strong computer skills. Candidates should have an established publication record. Portuguese and/or Spanish language skills desired. Apply to Mis-souri Botanical Garden, Human Resource Management, Attn: Manihot, P.O. Box 299, St. Louis, MO 63166 or to <jobs@mobot.org>. [Posted 9 August 2001]

Position Announcement, Non-Timber Forest Prod-ucts Manager, Rainforest Alliance: The Program will develop and implement non-timber forest product projects and direct research that promotes forest conser-vation and improves local livelihoods. The manager of the NTFP program will report to the Director of TREES, an exciting new program of the Rainforest Alliance, focused on (T)raining, (R)esearch, (E)xtension, (E)ducation and (S)ystems activities related to sustainable forest manage-ment certification. The manager will also work closely with the Rainforest Alliance’s SmartWood forestry certification program staff. SmartWood (SW) is the forestry certification program pioneered by the Rainforest Alliance (RA). The NTFP Manager will be expected to provide dynamic, creative leadership and coordination for the development and implementation of all NTFP activi-ties worldwide. Geographic coverage for NTFP activities will include the Americas, Western Europe, and South-east Asia, with potential to expand to Eastern Europe, Russia, and Africa. The location for this position is either Richmond, Vermont, or the New York City office. Please see the complete job announcement at <http://www.rainforest-alliance.org>. To apply: Please send résumé, salary history, and cover letter to: Human Resources, 65 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012. Fax: 212-677-2187; e-mail: <canopy@ra.org>. [Posted 7 August 2001]

Curator of the UNC Herbarium: The curatorship is a non-tenure track research, teaching, and public service position that reports to the Director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The curator is responsible for the over-all management of the UNC Herbarium, a collection of 660,000 plant specimens. The curator supervises the maintenance of the collection and the loan and exchange program, authenticates and approves plant material added to the collection, and supervises the assistant curator,

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FELLOWSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, POST-DOCS

Nearly all announcements have been edited to conserve space, be sure to obtain complete descriptions before ap-plying. Please see notice at top of “Job Opportunities.”

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute: The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), a divi-sion of the Smithsonian Institution headquartered in the Republic of Panamá, offers fellowships for research based at its facilities. Disciplines include ecology, anthropol-ogy, paleontology, evolution, systematics, and behavior and physiology of tropical plants and animals. 1) Earl S. Tupper three-year postdoctoral fellowship. Deadline: 15 January 2002. Applications should include detailed re-search proposal with budget, curriculum vitae, 2 letters of reference, names and telephone numbers of 3 additional references, and reprints of most important papers. Appli-cants should consult with a STRI scientist who will serve as advisor before submitting final application. Annual stipend up to $30,000 with yearly travel and research al-lotments. Proposals that include comparative research in other tropical countries will be considered. Send inquiries and application to STRI. 2) Predoctoral, postdoctoral, senior postdoctoral (up to one year), and 10-week fel-lowships are available through the Smithsonian’s Office of Fellowships & Grants, Washington, DC. Deadline:15 January 2002. For information: OFG, 750 9th Street NW, Suite 9300, Washington DC 20560-0902, <siofg@ofg.si.edu>; also <http://www.si.edu/research+study>. 3) Three-month fellowships through STRI. Deadlines: 15 February, 15 May, 15 August, 15 November 2002. For information: STRI/Office of Education, Unit 0948, APO AA 34002-0948, from the US or Apartado 2072, Balboa, Panamá from Latin America, <fellows@tivoli.si.edu> also <http://www.si.edu/stri/Who_we_are/Who_we_are.html>. [Posted 20 November 2001]

Postdoctoral research in restoration ecology/conser-vation policy, Chicago Botanic Garden: The Chicago Botanic Garden has a one-year (renewable up to three years pending funding) postdoctoral position in restora-tion ecology/conservation policy. This position, in the Conservation Science Department, would administer our mentoring program in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (35% time), teach one six-week conservation course per year (15% time) and conduct applied plant conservation research (50% time). The mentoring program recruits, organizes a one-week train-ing session, and places 20 post-baccalaureate students in internships in BLM field offices each year. The successful applicant will be able to develop his/her own research program, although the research should contribute to the conservation of midwestern plant species or communi-ties. Research interests in restoration ecology, invasive species biology, community ecology, or conservation policy are particularly appropriate. The position will open 1 November 2001, with a start date no later than January 2002 preferred. A Ph.D. in biology, botany, environ-mental policy, or a related field is preferred, ABD will be considered. For more information on our research pro-gram, see <http://www. chicagobotanic.org/research/>.

graduate students, undergraduates, and volunteers in specimen curation and record keeping. The curator participates in fund raising that supports his/her own research and the collection as a whole. The curator is responsible for the overall direction of collection com-puterization and accessibility on the World Wide Web. The curator participates in university instruction and outreach courses and may apply for an adjunct position within the Department of Biology. The curator should have administrative experience and skill, success in ob-taining and administering outside funds, experience and skill in working with public outreach, and demonstrated knowledge, experience, and/or potential in fieldand herbarium-based research. The herbarium offers un-usual opportunities for research on southeastern plants. A Ph.D. is preferred. Send a letter of application, cur-riculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Dr. Patricia Gensel, Department of Biology, CB# 3280, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3375. voice: 919-962-6937; e-mail: <pgensel@ bio.unc.edu>. Review of applications will begin 30 August 2001. [Posted 3 August 2001]

Botany Field Collecting Position, Smithsonian Institution: The Biological Diversity of the Guianas Program, U. S. National Herbarium, has an opening for a plant collector. Beginning in January 2002, the individual selected will spend a year in the Guyana, South America, collecting plant specimens (minimum of 12 months in the Guianas), and one to two years in Washington, DC, help-ing to identify the specimens. The position is a one- year contract and contains an active program of field work performed by the contractor to include no less than five to six field trips of three to four weeks (minimum) dura-tion per trip into the interior of Guyana. For additional information, please contact: Carol L. Kelloff, Biological Diversity of the Guianas Program, U.S. National Her-barium – MRC166, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560-0166; voice: 202 786-2518; fax: 202 786-2563; e-mail: <kelloff.carol@nmnh.si.edu>. This position is open to all qualified individuals and will remain open until a suitable person is found. [Posted 23 July 2001]

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Salary, benefits, and operating budget are competitive. Please send a cover letter, CV, and a statement of research interests to Kayri Havens, Director of Conservation Sci-ence, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022. [Posted 29 October 2001]

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Plant Molecular System-atics, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale: A postdoctoral fellowship is available, beginning March 1, 2002 to participate in studies of the molecular evolution and systematic relationships of simple thalloid liverworts as part of an NSF-funded PEET project. The goals of the project are to circumscribe the 17 genera of the suborders Pelliineae and Pallaviciniineae using a combination of morphological and molecular characters, to assess pat-terns of genetic variability in cosmopolitan taxa, and to resolve the phylogenetic relationships among the genera of simple thalloid hepatics and the other major groups of liverworts. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in plant biology, with a strong research background in molecu-lar systematics and familiarity with DNA sequencing techniques. Duties of the position are to oversee the collection and analysis of molecular data, to assist in the training of students in molecular techniques, and to work effectively as a member of a research team. As a member of this PEET team, the postdoc will be both a trainer and a trainee, who will gain valuable knowledge about the biology of one of the earliest groups of land plants. Additional information about the project and its research team can be found at <http://bryophytes. plant.siu.edu>. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research background, and the names of two references to: Dr. Barbara Crandall-Stotler, Department of Plant Biology, Mail Code 6509, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-6509; e-mail: <crandall@plant.siu.edu>. The review of applications will begin 1 December 2001 and will continue until the position is filled. [Posted 15 October 2001]

Graduate Assistantships in Bryology, Southern Il-linois University, Carbondale: Graduate assistantships are available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale for bright, motivated students interested in studying the biology and systematics of liverworts, as participants of an NSF-funded PEET (Partnership for Enhancing Expertise in Taxonomy) project. Under the mentor-ing of Dr. Barbara Crandall-Stotler and Dr. Raymond Stotler, student theses and/or dissertations will focus on monographic and phylogenetic studies of the pivotal simple thalloid taxa of the Pallaviciniineae and Pelliineae. The project may provide opportunities for field work in North America, Latin America, and New Zealand, as well as participation in national and international confer-ences and workshops. Degrees are offered through the Department of Plant Biology and typically require two years of study for an M.S. or four years for a Ph.D. The Department offers a selection of more than 40 graduate courses and has excellent laboratory facilities. A detailed description of the department may be found at <http://www.science.siu.edu/plant biology/index.html>. To obtain further information regarding application pro-cedures, please contact: Dr. Barbara Crandall-Stotler, Department of Plant Biology, Mail Code 6509, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-6509; e-mail:

<crandall@plant.siu.edu>. [Posted 15 October 2001]

Graduate Study in Plant Molecular Systematics, Washington State University: The Plant Molecular Systematics Labratory of Dr. Eric H. Roalson, Wash-ington State University, seeks students interested in pursuing Ph.D. or M.S. degrees in plant systematics. The successful applicants are expected to be energetic, highly motivated individuals. Successful applicants are eligible for a teaching assistantship in the School of Biological Sciences. The Roalson lab primarily focuses on phyloge-netic relationships, nuclear gene family, chromosomal, and morphological evolution in the Cyperaceae and Gesneriaceae plant families, although work in other areas is not discouraged. Please see the School of Biological Sciences Web site: < http://www.sci.wsu.edu/sbs/>. For details, contact Eric H. Roalson, School of Biological Sci-ences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164; e-mail: <roalson@mail.wsu.edu>; voice: 509 335-7921; fax: 509 335-3184. Deadline for Graduate Applications, 1 February 2001. [Posted 30 September 2001]

Graduate Study in Floristics, Rocky Mountain Her-barium: The Rocky Mountain Herbarium (RM), Univer-sity of Wyoming, seeks students interested in pursuing an M.S. degree in broad-scale floristics. The successful applicants are expected to be energetic, highly motivated individuals capable of working with limited supervision for extended periods of time. A member of the staff will spend two to four weeks each summer assisting with col-lecting. Beginning Spring 2002, Santa Fe National Forest including Valles Caldera National Preserve (totaling 2,600 mi2; parts of Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe counties in north-central NM) will fund two summers of fieldwork, provide housing, and provide space for the processing of specimens. Likewise, the Medicine Bow National Forest will fund work on the Thunder Basin National Grassland and vicinity (1,500 mi2; parts of Campbell, Crook, Niobrara, Weston counties in northeastern WY). The recipients must compete suc-cessfully for a teaching assistantship in the Department of Botany. For more information, see the Web pages for the herbarium: <http://www.rmh.uwyo.edu/> and the department: <http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/botany>. For details, contact Ronald L. Hartman, Rocky Moun-tain Herbarium, Department of Botany, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071-3165; e-mail:< rhartman@uwyo.edu>; voice: 307 766-2236; fax: 307 766-2851. Deadline for graduate applications, 15 Febru-ary 2002. [Posted 19 July 2001]

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Macro-fungi at the Field Museum, Chicago: A two-year term postdoctoral research associate position is available to un-dertake research on the systematics and biogeography of Laccaria and other macrofungi. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. with research experience in molecular systematics of fungi. Experience with morphological char-acters and with integrating morphological and molecular data sets would be an asset. Some fieldwork is possible. Please submit a cover letter with a description of research experience and interests, CV, and list with e-mail ad-dresses of three references to: Greg Mueller, Department of Botany, The Field Museum, 1400 South Lake Shore

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FUNDING AND AWARD OPPORTUNITIES

Lawrence Memorial Award: The Award Committee of the Lawrence Memorial Fund invites nominations for the 2002 Lawrence Memorial Award. Honoring the memory of Dr. George H. M. Lawrence, founding Director of the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, the annual award of ($2,000) is given to support travel for doctoral dissertation research in systematic botany or horticulture, or the history of the plant sciences, including literature and exploration. Major professors are urged to nominate outstanding doctoral students who have achieved official candidacy for their degrees and will be conducting perti-nent dissertation research that would benefit significantly from travel enabled by the award. The committee will not entertain direct applications. A student who wishes to be considered should arrange for nomination by his/her major professor; this may take the form of a letter which covers supporting materials prepared by the nominee. Supporting materials should describe briefly but clearly the candidate’s program of research and how it would be significantly enhanced by travel that the award would

Drive, Chicago, IL 60605-2496. Phone: 312 665-7840; fax: 312 665-7158, e-mail: <gmueller@fmnh.org>. Visit our Web site at <http://www.fieldmuseum.org/research_col-lections/botany/default.htm> for information on the Department of Botany. [Posted 18 July 2001]

DESIDERATA

Wanted: Information on inflorescence structure of Cyperaceae

Dra. Carmen Acedo requests information and papers on inflorescence structure and the basic unit of the inflores-cence of Carex or other Cyperaceae. She would also like to know people working in this subject. Please contact: Dra. Carmen Acedo, Dpt. Biología Vegetal, Àrea de Botánica, Universidad de León, Spain; e-mail: <dbvcac@unileon.es>; Web site: <http://www3.unileon.es/dp/dbv>. [Posted 5 November 2001]

Wanted: Histology equipment

Mark Olson, who has recently defended his Ph.D. at the Missouri Botanical Garden, is setting up a plant anatomy lab in connection with his new position at the Institute of Biology at the National University in Mexico City (UNAM). If anyone has any histology equipment that they would be willing to send down with him, please con-tact him at <olsonm@mobot.mobot.org> or (314) 577-0820 (fax). The following equipment would particularly help him get started, but anything would be welcome: a vacuum oven, a compound microscope, a dissecting microscope, microtome knives, and slide warming trays. Thank you! [Posted 10 September 2001]

INSTITUTIONS

Yale University Collections Moving

This fall Yale University’s Peabody Museum of Natural History will begin the move of several collections to the Environmental Science Center. The ESC is a new facility for collection storage, teaching, and research. The ESC replaces the former Bingham Laboratory and will be part of the Peabody Museum–Kline Geology Laboratory complex. Access (i.e., loans, visits, data requests) to those collections slated for the new facility will be limited. It is estimated that the Botany Collections will be moving 15 February–15 April 2002. For information, contact

Michael Donoghue, The Herbarium, Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University, P.O. Box 208118, New Haven, CT 06520-8118; voice: 203 432-2074; e-mail: <michael.donoghue@yale.edu> or see the Web page at <http://www.peabody.yale.edu/collections/bot/>.

University of Michigan Herbarium Moving

The University of Michigan Herbarium is now preparing for a move to temporary quarters off campus. While the actual move is now scheduled for late January through early March of 2002, access to the collection and library will be impacted both before and after that date. We would like to ask for assistance from the community in three ways: 1) anyone planning to visit MICH should plan to do so either before 31 October 2001 or after 1 June 2002. Please contact the appropriate curator in advance of any visit. Most of the collection will not be accessible from November through May. Space for visitors to work will not exist during the actual move. 2) Loan requests: Please request any loans from MICH soon! The vascular plant collection (including Pteridophytes) will be closed for loan activity from 31 October 2001 until 1 June 2002; the fungus collection plans to resume loan activity on 1 April 2002; please contact the appropriate cura-tor for information on other collections. Loan requests received during the move could be delayed for weeks or even months. 3) Shipments to MICH: Please limit ship-ments being sent to MICH between November 2001 and April 2002. We will not be in a position to process loan returns, exchange, etc. We will try to keep the community apprised of any major changes to this schedule if that becomes necessary. — Richard K. Rabeler, Collections Manager, Vascular Plants, Universityof Michigan Herbarium. See our Web page at <http://www.herb.lsa.umich.edu/umherb.htm>.

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SYMPOSIA AND MEETINGS

NOTE: LISTED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER!

2002

AIBS 53rd Annual Meeting, Arlington, Virginia, 22–24 March 2002

“Evolution: Understanding Life on Earth,” presents an excellent opportunity for biologists to share the latest developments in evolution research and education. At-tendees will hear distinguished plenary speakers present synthesizing lectures from the forefront of their fields, then will join those speakers and other equally notable scholars in informal discussion groups. The rest of the meeting’s program includes a session on on-line resources for research and education; a session on the central role of organismal biology; contributed posters; a diversity scholars competition; and a presentation by Darwin scholar and stage performer Richard Milner of his popular musical, “Charles Darwin: Live and in Concert.” Speakers and discussion leaders include: Francisco Ayala, Rodger Bybee, Joel Cracraft, Niles Eldredge, Douglas Futuyma, Peter and Rosemary Grant, Alison Jolly, John Jungck, Joe Levine, Paula Mabee, Kenneth Miller, Loren Rieseberg, and Eugenie Scott. Topics include evolutionary mechanisms and patterns, replication studies, genomics and development, conservation and population biology,

support. Letters of nomination and supporting materi-als, including seconding letters, should be received by the committee no later than 1 May 2002 and should be direct-ed to: Dr. R. W. Kiger, Hunt Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890 USA. Phone: 412 268-2434. For more information, including a list of previous winners, see <http://huntbot.andrew.cmu.edu/HIBD/HI-LawrenceAward.html>.

Timothy C. Plowman Latin American Research Award: The Botany Department at The Field Museum invites applications for the year 2002 Timothy C. Plow-man Latin American Research Award. The award of $1,500 is designed to assist students and young profes-sionals to visit the Field Museum and use our extensive economic botany and systematic collections. Individuals from Latin America and projects in the field of ethnobota-ny or systematics of economically important plant groups will be given priority consideration. Applicants inter-ested in the award should submit their curriculum vitae and a detailed letter describing the project for which the award is sought. The information should be forwarded to the Timothy C. Plowman Award Committee, Depart-ment of Botany, The Field Museum, 1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605-2496 USA, and received no later than 30 November 2001. Announcement of the recipient will be made no later than 31 December 2001.

formal education K–16, public education, anti-evolu-tion, public policy and politics, and faith-based issues. More information, and on-line registration, is available at <http://www.aibs.org> or call 703-790-1745; e-mail: <admin@aibs.org>.

Second Annual Smithsonian Botanical Symposium, Washington, DC, 5–6 April 2002

The title of this year’s symposium is “The Convention on Biological Diversity: The Globalization of Natural History Science”. The symposium will be held at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. The symposium will address the impact of the Convention on Biological Diversity on scientists and its ramifications for understanding the natural world. Sign up for more information on the Web or contact Dr W. John Kress, Dept. of Systematic Biology, National Mu-seum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Wash-ington, DC 20560-0166; e-mail: <kress.john@nmnh.si.edu>.

Robert Brown 200, Royal Botanical Gardens Syd-ney, Australia, 8–10 May 2002

In May 1802, Robert Brown first set foot in Sydney as surgeon-naturalist on Matthew Flinders’ expedition. He returned several times over the next three years, mak-ing a pre-eminent contribution to knowledge of our local flora. A three-day conference celebrating his time in this region and his lasting scientific contributions will be held under the auspices of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, Greening Australia (NSW) Inc., the Linnean Society of London, and the Australian Systematic Botany Society. The conference will include invited talks and contrib-uted posters on two broad themes: 1) Brown’s lasting influence on botanical systematics and 2) changes in the vegetation of the Sydney region since his visit: current conservation and land management issues. For more information, see the Web site at <http://plantnet.rbgsyd. gov.au/brown200/>.

André Michaux International Symposium, Prelimi-nary Announcement and Solicitation of Interest, 15–19 May 2002

For further information on AMIS, please visit the Web site at: <http://www.michaux.org>.

Sedges 2002: International Conference on Uses, Diversity, and Systematics of Cyperaceae, Delaware State University, 6–8 June 2002

A three-day conference on the uses, diversity, and sys-tematics of the sedge family (Cyperaceae) is planned for 6–8 June 2002 at Delaware State University. The sedges are a large, ecologically and economically important fam-ily found in many habitats and climates throughout the world. This conference is hosted by the Claude E. Phillips Herbarium of DSU and sponsored by the Natural Re-sources Conservation Service of the United States Depart-ment of Agriculture. The first day is devoted to programs by researchers on an array of subjects including system-atics, weed ecology, horticulture, conservation, wetland restoration, and ethnobotany. On the second day, field

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SPECIAL COURSES

Ant Course 2002, 6–16 August 2002: Ant Course is designed for systematists, ecologists, behaviorists, con-servation biologists, and other biologists whose research responsibilities require a greater understanding of ant taxonomy. It emphasizes the classification and identifica-tion of more than 50 ant genera of North America. Lec-tures will include background information on the ecology, life histories, and evolution of ants. Field trips are structured to teach collecting and sampling techniques, and associated lab work provides instruction on specimen preparation, sorting, and labeling. Information on equip-

trips to local areas will enable conference participants to see a variety of sedges, mostly members of the large and taxonomically complex genus Carex. Identification work-shops, again primarily for Carex, will be held on the third day. To be placed on the mailing list for future notices and registration, please send your name, address, and telephone number via e-mail to Robert Naczi, Curator, Claude E. Phillips Herbarium, Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Delaware State University, Dover, DE 19901-2277; voice: 302-857-6450; fax: 302-857-6460; e-mail: <rnaczi@dsc.edu>.

VIth Plant Life of Southwest Asia Symposium, Van, Turkey, 10–14 June 2002

This symposium will be held at Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey during 10–14 June 2002. The symposium will be in English. Lectures or posters on the following themes are invited: evolution and molecular systemat-ics; ecosystems and vegetation; adaptations, speciation, biology, and systematics in phanerogams and cryptogams; computer technology for the future of SW Asiatic botany; Flora writing in SW Asia; ethnobotany and wild relatives of cultivated plants and phytochemistry. Two one-day mid-symposium field trips are included and a 2-day post-symposium tour around the botanically rich Lake Van will also be available. For more information, contact Prof. Dr Mehmet Koyuncu, Yuzuncu Yil Universitesi, Kampus, Van, 65080, Turkey; voice: +90-432-225-1739; fax: +90-432-225-1009; e-mail: <mehmetkoyuncu@yyu. edu.tr> or <mekoyuncu@hotmail.com>.

Flowers: Diversity, Development and Evolution, Zurich, Switzerland, 5–7 July 2002

The conference will focus on the structure of flowers, placing them in context with their evolutionary origin, function, development, and genetic control. Key re-searchers have been invited to speak, and we are very pleased to have positive responses from Spencer Barrett, Peter Crane, Pamela Diggle, James Doyle, Peter Endress, Claudia Erbar, William Friedman, Else Marie Friis, Pat Herendeen, Larry Hufford, Joachim Kadereit, Peter Leins, Susanne Renner, Louis Ronse DeCraene, Paula Rudall, Doug Soltis, Pam Soltis, Dennis Stevenson, and Shirley Tucker. There will also be sessions for contributed papers and posters during the conference. Persons wishing to receive the second circular, which will include the Regis-tration Form, should complete the Expression of Interest form attached to this e-mail, and also available at our Web site <http://www.systbot.unizh.ch/flowers>. Completed forms should be sent to Ms. C. Burlet either by e-mail <burlet@systbot.unizh.ch>, electronically via the Web site, by regular post to: Institute of Systematic Botany, University of Zurich, Zollikerstrasse 107, CH-8008, Zur-ich, Switzerland, or by fax (00 41 1 634 8403).

Botany 2000, Madison, Wisconsin, 4–7 August 2002

This is the annual meeting of ASPT as well as of the Bo-tanical Society of America, American Fern Society, Cana-dian Botanical Association, and the Phycological Society of America. The theme of the meeting will be “Botany in the Curriculum: Integrating Research and Teaching.” A

new Forum focusing on botanical edu-cation will be held during August 2–3, and it will be linked to the annual scientific meeting on August 4. See the Web site <http:/ www.botany2002.org/>.

VIII Latin American Botanical Congress, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, 13–18 October 2002

The congress is being organized by the Latin American Botanical Association (Asociación Latinoamericana de Botánica-ALB), the Colombian Botanical Association, and the National University of Colombia, so far with financial support from the Latin American Botanical Network (RLB). The first circular has already been distributed via the Internet. This VIII Congress continues a tradition which started in México City in 1972; we will be celebrating 30 years since the very successful 1st Latin American Botanical Congress. The organizing commit-tee is inviting the international botanical community to participate actively in this important gathering. Previous Latin American Congresses have attracted between 700 and 1500 participants. Many colleagues will remember that the 4th Latin American Congress was held in the city of Medellín, Colombia, back in 1986. For additional information please contact the Organizing Committee at the following e-mail address: <congrbot@ciencias.unal. edu.co>; Enrique Forero, for the organizing committee <eforero@ciencias.unal.edu.co> or see these Web sites <http://www.icn.unal.edu.co/eventos/congrbot/> and <http://www.humboldt.org.co/congresobotanica/>.

Floriade 2002, The Netherlands, 6 April–20 Octo-ber 2002

If you are visiting Europe in 2002, you might want to see Floriade, a world horticultural exhibition in the Nether-lands. The Floriade is held once every 10 years; the theme for this year’s event is “Feel the Art of Nature.” It will be held in the district of Haarlemmermeer, close to Amster-dam’s Airport Schiphol, amid 65 hectares (160 acres) of parkland. It is anticipated that more than 3 million people will attend. For more information, see <http://www.floriade.com/>.

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ment/supply vendors, literature, and people resources is also presented. Ant Course is a unique opportunity to acquire training that is unavailable elsewhere. This course will provide students with 1) the confidence and skills to identify the major ant genera of North America; 2) an understanding of modern specimen processing and curation techniques; 3) an appreciation for the biological diversity of ants, and 4) experience keying to the species level. Ant Course will be taught at the Southwestern Research Station in Portal, Arizona, which is centered amid the richest ant fauna in North America. For more information, including fellowships, fees, instructors, and application procedures, see our Web site at <http://www.calacademy.org/research/entomology/Ant_Course/ant_course.html>. The deadline for applications is 1 April 2002.

INFORMATION FROM THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND THE EN-

VIRONMENT

On Earth Day 2001, the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) released a report entitled “Recommendations for Improving the Scientific Basis for Environmental Decision-making.” This report reflects the views of many of the nation’s leading environmental scientists and decision-makers calling for major changes in the relationship between science and environmental policy. The report emphasizes the need for “significant” investment in new approaches to science and for changes in governmental organization to address “serious voids” that impede efforts to acquire and translate scientific knowledge. The report, which offers specific recommen-dation for improving the scientific basis for environmen-tal decision-making, is based on deliberations by more than 450 scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders from a broad range of disciplines, interests, and locales. The group was convened late last year as the first National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environment. NCSE asked participants to assess the current state of environmental decision-making in the United States and to advise the incoming administration and the new Con-gress on needed improvement. The report addresses the environmental challenge now facing our society through a detailed set of recommendations compiled by 14 expert working groups that met during the conference.

The reports calls for a new interdisciplinary science of sustainability that integrates economic security, ecologi-cal integrity, and social equity. Underscored throughout the report is the contention that sound environmental decision-making is dependent on “an effective interface between scientists and policymakers and the reliable and timely translation of information and views between that two communities.” The report further emphasizes “the need for science-based education at every level of society if the general public and the elected public officials are to make informed, effective, and timely decisions.” The complete text of the report is available at <http://www.cnie.org/2000conference/>.

The 2nd National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environment, sponsored by the National Council for Science and the Environment, will be held in Washing-ton, DC, 6–7 December 2001. The theme is “Sustainable Communities: Science and Solutions.” For more infor-mation, see <http://www.cnie.org/NCSEconference/2001conference/> or contact David Blockstein <david@ncseonline.org>, 202 530-5810, extension 205.

NEW BOOKS

Information provided by L. J. Davenport, Book Review Editor. The selection of reviewers and books to be reviewed in Systematic Botany are left to the discretion of the Book Review Editor. Members of ASPT who are interested in serving as a reviewer should contact Larry Davenport at <ljdavenp@samford.edu>.

BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW, December 2001

Biodiversity of Cyanoprocaryotes, Algae and Fungi of Israel: Soil Microfungi of Israel by C. V. Subramanian and S. P. Wasser (eds.). 2001. 545 pp. ISBN 3-904144-76-6. DM 290 (hbk). Koeltz Scientific Books, PO Box 1360, D-61453 Koenigstein, Germany; <http://www.koeltz.com>.

Biological Collections & Biodiversity by B. S. Rushton, P. Hackney and C. R. Tyrie (eds.). 2001. 326 pp. ISBN 1-84103-005-8. £ 35 (hbk). Westbury Publishing, Ilkley Road, Otley, West Yorkshire LS21 3JP, England; e:mail: <sales@smith-settle.co.uk>.

Brittonia 53(2): Papers from the Pteridophyte Biogeography Symposium, International Botanical Congress by Robbin C. Moran (ed.). 2001. [Six treatments, each separate-paged.] ISSN 0007-196X. $14. New York Botanical Garden Press, Bronx, NY 10458-5126.

California Native Plant Society’s Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California by David P. Tibor (ed.). 2001. 388 pp. ISBN 0-943460-40-9. $29.95 (pbk). Califor-nia Native Plant Society, 1722 J Street, Suite 17, Sacra-mento, CA 95814.

Diatoms of Europe Volume 2: Navicula sensu stricto; 10 Genera Separated from Navicula sensu lato; [and] Frustu-lia by H. Lange-Bertalot. 2001. 526 pp. ISBN 3-904144-78-2. DM 380 (hbk). Koeltz Scientific Books, PO Box 1360, D-61453 Koenigstein, Germany.

A Dictionary of Plant Pathology, 2nd edition by Paul Hol-liday. 1998. 536 pp. ISBN 0-521-59458-8. $44.95 (pbk). Cambridge University Press, 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011-4211.

Flavonoids of the Sunflower Family by Bruce A. Bohm and Tod F. Stuessy. 2001. 831 pp. ISBN 3-211-83479-6. DM 398. Springer-Verlag, Sachsenplatz 4-6, PO Box 89, A-1201 Wien, Austria.

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Flora of Australia Volume 58A: Lichens by P. M. McCarthy (ed.). 2001. 242 pp. ISBN 0-643-06712-4. A$70 (pbk). CSIRO Publishing, PO Box 1139, Collingwood 3066, Victoria, Australia.

Flora of Australia Volume 11A: Mimosaceae; Acacia Part 1 and Volume 11B: Mimosaceae; Acacia Part 2 by Anthony E. Orchard and Annette J. G. Wilson (eds.). 2001. 673 and 536 pp. ISBN 0-643-06743-4. A$145 (pbk). CSIRO Publishing, PO Box 1139, Collingwood 3066, Victoria, Australia.

Flora of China Volume 8: Brassicaceae Through Saxifraga-ceae by Wu Zheng-yi and Peter H. Raven (co-chairs of editorial committee). 2001. 506 pp. ISBN 0-91279-93-2. $85 (hbk). Missouri Botanical Garden Press, 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110.

Flora of the USSR Volume 28: Compositae; Tribes Cynareae and Mutisieae by E. G. Bobrov and S. K. Czerepanov (eds.). 2001. 649 pp. ISBN 1-886106-45-2. $192 (hbk). Science Publishers, PO Box 699, Enfield, NH 03748.

Flora Malesiana Series I, Volume 15: Nepenthaceae by Martin Cheek and Matthew Jebb. 2001. 164 pp. ISBN 90-71236-49-8. EUR 34. Nationaal Herbarium Nederland, PO Box 9514, 2300 RA Leiden, Netherlands.

Flowers of the Eastern Mediterranean by Ori Fragman, Ran Levy-Yamamori, and Pambos Christodoulou. 2001. 458 pp. ISBN3-904144-27-8. DM 148. Koeltz Scientific Books, PO Box 1360, D-61453 Koenigstein, Germany.

Fungal Conservation: Issues and Solutions by David Moore, Marijke M. Nauta, Shelley E. Evans, and Maurice Rothe-roe (eds.). 2001. 262 pp. ISBN 0-521-80363-2. $95 (hbk). Cambridge University Press, 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011-4211.

Genera Orchidacearum Volume 2: Orchidoideae (Part One) by Alec M. Pridgeon, Phillip J. Cribb, Mark W. Chase, and Finn N. Masmussen. 2001. 416 pp. ISBN 0-19-850710-0. $120 (hbk). Oxford University Press, Great Clarendon Street, Oxford OX2 6DP, England.

Handbook of Northwestern Plants, Revised Edition by Helen M. Gilkey and La Rea J. Dennis. 2001. 494 pp. ISBN 0-87071-490-2. $29.95 (pbk). Oregon State Univer-sity Press, 101 Waldo Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331-6407.

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Flowering Plants (Poke-weeds, Four-o’clocks, Carpetweeds, Cacti, Purslanes, Goosefoots, Pigweeds, and Pinks), 2nd Edition by Robert H. Mohlenbrock. 2001. 277 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2380-X. $59.95 (hbk). Southern Illinois University Press, PO Box 3697, Carbondale, IL 62902-3697.

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Grasses (Panicum to Dan-thonia), 2nd Edition by Robert H. Mohlenbrock. 2001. 455 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2360-5. $50 (hbk). Southern Illinois University Press, PO Box 3697, Carbondale, IL 62902-3697.

The Illustrated Flora of Illinois: Sedges (Cyperus to Scle-ria), 2nd Edition by Robert H. Mohlenbrock. 2001. 223 pp. ISBN 0-8093-2358-3. $39.95 (hbk). Southern Illinois University Press, PO Box 3697, Carbondale, IL 62902-3697.

Key to the Vascular Plants of Mongolia Volumes 1 & 2 by V. I. Grubov. 2001. 817 pp. ISBN 1-57808-073-8. $180. Sci-ence Publishers, PO Box 699, Enfield, NH 03748.

Lichens of North America by Irwin M. Brodo, Sylvia Du-ran Sharnoff, and Stephen Sharnoff. 2001. 795 pp. ISBN 0-300-08249-5. $69.95. Yale University Press, PO Box 209040, New Haven, CT 06520-9040.

Phenotypic Plasticity: Beyond Nature and Nurture by Mas-simo Pigliucci. 2001. 328 pp. ISBN 0-8018-7688-6. $65 (hbk). Johns Hopkins University Press, 2715 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4319.

Phylogenetic Trees Made Easy: A How-to Manual for Molecular Biologists by Barry G. Hall. 2001. 179 pp. ISBN 0-87893-311-5. $24.95 (pbk). Sinauer Associates, 23 Plumtree Road, Sunderland, MA 01375.

Seventh Catalog of the Vascular Plants of Ohio by Tom S. Cooperrider, Allison W. Cusick, and John T. Kartesz (eds.). 2001. 195 pp. ISBN 0-8142-5061-0. $29.95 (pbk). The Ohio State University Press, 1070 Carmack Road, Columbus, OH 43210.

Spatial Patterns in Catchment Hydrology; Observations and Modeling by Rodger Grayson and Günter Blöschl (eds.). 2000. 404 pp. ISBN 0-521-63316-8. $95 (hbk). Cambridge University Press, 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011-4211.

Strelitzia 9: Cape Plants; A Conspectus of the Cape Flora of South Africa by Peter Goldblatt and John Manning. 2000. 743 pp. ISBN 0-620-26236-2. $55 (hbk). Missouri Botanical Garden Press, 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110.

Structural Diversity of Bryophytes by Howard Crum. 2001. 379 pp. ISBN 0-9620733-4-2. Price unknown (hbk). The University of Michigan Herbarium, North University Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1057.

Tenth International Exhibition of Botanical Art & Illustra-tion: Catalogue by James J. White and Lugene B. Bruno. 2001. 183 pp. ISBN 0-913196-73-8. $25 (pbk). Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890.

Wattle: Acacias of Australia by B. R. Maslin (coordinator). 2001. CD-ROM + 24-pp. manual. ISBN 0-643-06606-3. A$110. CSIRO Publishing, PO Box 1139, Collingwood 3066, Victoria, Australia.

Winter Twigs: A Wintertime Key to Deciduous Trees and Shrubs of Northwestern Oregon and Western Washington, Revised Edition by Helen M. Gilkey and Patricia L. Pack-

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ard. 2001. 188 pp. ISBN 0-87071-530-5. $19.95 (pbk). Oregon State University Press, 101 Waldo Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331-6407.

World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distribu-tions, 2nd Edition by R. K. Brummitt. 2001. 137 pp. ISBN 0-913196-72-X. $10 (pbk). Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890.

BOOK NOTICES, NO COPIES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW

Flora of Maharashtra by M.R. ALMEIDA. Vol. I (1996) Price : Rs. 1000/$125. 600 pp.; species 614 from 62 families; 143 plates and 100 pages of past botanical his-tory and vegetation of Maharashtra (Ranunculaceae to Staphyleaceae) Vol II (1998) Price : Rs. 1200/$ 150. 459 pp.; species 850 from 35 families; 245 figures and 47 co-lour plates (Fabaceae to Caprifoliaceae) Vol. III A & IIIB (2001) Price (both Vol.) Rs.1500/$ 225. Vol III A — 300 pp.; 1,087 species from 39 families (Rubiaceae - Ethretia-ceae) 143 figures and 10 colour plates; 2 sp. Nov.; 5 nom.nov.; 64 comb. Nov. Vol. III B — pages 267 pp.; 373 spe-cies from 10 families (Cuscutaceae to Martyniaceae); 137 figures and 10 colour plates; 3 sp. Nov.; 3 nom.nov. 28 comb. Nov. Price for all three volumes in Indian Rs. (in India only) Rs. 3500, excluding postage. Add Rs.500/- for ordinary post. Price (other than India) all three Vol. $500, including the postage for surface mail. Place your orders with : Dr. S.M. Almeida, Director, Blatter Herbarium, St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai 400 001, India. Tel. 0091-22-2620661 ext.345 or email: <shinde_r@ vsnl.com>.

NEW WEB SITES

There are many links on other Web sites (start with http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/ FLORA/tfp/tfplinks.html) to pages that have information applicable to plant taxonomy. On this current page, we will add new sites as they come to our attention. If you have a new or revised Web site that may be of interest to the membership of ASPT, please send the URL address to the editor of the newslet-ter. This section is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all sites useful to plant taxonomists.

The first installment of the Catalog of Vascular Plant Species of Eastern Brazil is now available at <http://www.nybg.org/bsci/hcol/sebc >. When completed,this Web site will contain information from all specimens of vascular plant species collected in eastern Brazil and housed in the New York Botanical Garden Herbarium. Information can be obtained by searching the database directly or by selecting from a checklist of families. The database currently contains specimens only for the 90 families on the checklist. Additional families will be added as completed. Creation of this catalog is funded in part by the National Science Foundation (Jacquelyn Kal-lunki, P.I., and Anthony Kirchgessner, Co-P.I.) and by the

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

The Biological Sciences Herbarium at California State University, Chico (CHSC) announces that the da-tabase of label information for 17,000 of its 82,000 plant specimens is now queryable via our Web site. Databasing is actively proceeding thanks to a grant from NSF and the Web site will be updated every two to four weeks to make more data available for query. For now, queries are based only on species name; other query parameters will be added later (and can be performed by request in the herbarium now). A list of plant families and other groups that have been completely databased, plus those in prog-ress, is available on the Web site. The database is avail-able at <http://www.csuchico.edu/biol/Herb/database.html>. Please send comments to: Lawrence Janeway, Curator <LJaneway@csuchico.edu>.

A new guide to Economic Botany Links is available at < http://www.rbgkew.org. uk/scihort/eblinks/>. It is designed to answer some of the queries received at RBG Kew about useful and poisonous plants, and to act as a resource for the wider ethnobotanical community, particularly students. Please try it and let me know if you have any suggestions for improvements. Mark Nesbitt <m.nesbitt@RBGKEW.ORG.UK>.

An on-line version of the Nevada Rare Plant Atlas is now linked from the Nevada Natural Heritage Program site at <http://www.state.nv.us/nvnhp/> or directly at <http://www.state.nv.us/nvnhp/atlas/atlas.html>. Major funding was provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The atlas provides Nevada distribution maps and fact sheets for 249 of the 297 plants and lichens currently on the Sensitive and Watch lists of NNHP, with more to be added or revised as future time and funding permit. The fact sheets include information on conservation and population status, known threats and impacts, inventory effort, land management, geographic range, habitat and elevations, phenology, life form and habit, and descrip-tive and biological characteristics. Sources of photographs and drawings are also cited or linked when known, and additional literature citations are provided for further information on each taxon.

Dictionaries for rough, computerized translation of French and German botanical texts into English are available through the Colorado State University Her-barium at <http://harrington.biology.colostate.edu/her-barium/translation.htm>. The dictionaries are primarily based on Artschwager and Smiley’s (1925) Dictionary of Botanical Equivalents. The dictionaries are used by the “Power Translator” program, which will need to be pur-chased separately. For further information, contact Mark Simmons at <psimmons@lamar. colostate.edu>.

The USDA National Agricultural Library (NAL), Beltsville, Maryland, USA, has made available on the Internet Volumes 1–26 (1787–1807) of Curtis’ The Bo-tanical Magazine. Plates 797 and 860 are missing because the NAL set does not have them. The Web address is <http://www.nal.usda.gov/curtis/>. There is a search engine for the following data: plate number, common

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Drumlin and bog formation is discussed, and habitats and plant diversity are illustrated. This site was designed not only to be a summary of a field trip, but also to be edu-cational to the visitor on certain aspects of geology and botany. This site would be useful for classes ranging from primary schools to universities. The URL is <http://bhort.bh.cornell.edu/bogtrip/bogtrip.htm>. For further information or comments, contact Douglas Goldman <dhg9@cornell.edu> or Sherry Vance <sv22@cornell.edu>.

A new Web interface is available for the Index Nomi-num Genericorum database (generic names for plants). Speed is much improved and new options for searching and reporting are provided. The full ING record will be displayed if fewer than 100 records are found. Otherwise, a list will be returned and one or more records can be selected for display of the complete record. The database can now be searched by family, author, or the name/basionym of the type. The help file on the new search form and the introduction on the ING home page give additional search tips and describe the limitations of the ING database. The new URL for the Web version of ING is <http://rathbun.si.edu/botany/ing/ingForm.cfm>. Your suggestions and corrections are welcome. Contact information is available on the search page.

The University of British Columbia Herbarium is the third largest in Canada and worldwide in scope. Complete label data (mostly unedited) from about 65% of our 560,000 accessioned specimens is now searchable at <http://herbarium.botany.ubc.ca>. We believe this is one of the larger and most complete herbarium data sets available online: Vascular Plant Database (120,000 records online, 30MB text); Bryophyte Database (130,000 records online, 30MB text); Fungal Database (13,000 records, 2.2MB); Lichen Database (35,000 records, 8.1MB). The UBC Herbarium is part of the Department of Botany <http://www.botany.ubc.ca/> and the direc-tor is Dr. Fred Ganders. The vascular plant collection contains over 217,000 specimens (Curator, Dr. Helen Kennedy). Due primarily to the collections of Dr. W. B. Schofield, the bryophyte collection is one of the largest in North America, with about 227,000 specimens (Curator, Dr. Wilf Schofield). The algae collection, of over 67,000 specimens, includes the world’s largest collections of Alaskan and British Columbian seaweeds, largely due to the efforts of Dr. R. F. Scagel and his many students and colleagues (Curator, Dr. Michael Hawkes). The lichen collection includes more than 36,000 specimens (Cura-tor, Mr. Trevor Goward) and the fungi collection more than 14,000 specimens (Curator, Dr. Mary Berbee). The databases are served by Filemaker Pro using an iMac computer.

name, Genus, species, Class, Order, Family, native region, plant type, plant colors, seasons, volume, editor, artist, and publication data. The data include the following: Plate No.; Title page [this the text accompanying the plate]; common names; Genus; species; class [Linnaean]; order [Linnaean]; authority [of species]; modern genus; modern species; modern family; plant type [habit and/or life cycle]; color [of flower]; season; native region; zone [USDA hardiness zones]; source [The Botanical Maga-zine]; volume; pub [publication] date; reissued; editor; artist; nalpcd [NAL identification number for image]. The title pages (accompanying text) are saved as TIF files. When a title page number is clicked, the text can either be viewed or saved to disk as a TIF file.

Wildflowers of the Southeastern United States. This site has Images and descriptions of hundreds of plants found in the southeastern U. S. The plants are searchable, indexed in several ways, and there is a very simple key. Lore, uses, and links to more information are usually in-cluded. New species are being added regularly. The URL is <http://2bnthewild.com/>.

CSU Stanislaus Botany Image Collection contains about 500 floral and microscope images in a searchable database. These images are used in courses at CSU Stan-islaus. You may select a course or phylum, or use whole or partial words. The course and phyla searches provide brief summaries while the free form search provides more detailed information. Classification follows Raven, Evert, and Eichorn, 6th ed. Family names are provided only for vascular plants. Images are 800 x 600 pixels and sizes range from 18–180 kb. The URL is <http://arnica.csustan.edu/botany>.

Those who have to teach Angiosperm families and their phylogenetic relationships may find a Web site at <http://www.mobot.org/MOBOT/research/APweb/> of some use. The phylogeny is conservative, being that of the Angiosperm Phylogeny group (1998), but with some elaboration because of recent work. All orders (with a couple of exceptions), groupings of orders, families, and a few subfamilies are characterized. The orders and families themselves are those recognized by the Angio-sperm Phylogeny Group, again with a few emendations. There is a short bibliography, discussion of characters and states, some links to photographs, etc. I would be interested to know if accessibility is a problem, and if having the information in a CD-ROM would be of any use. Like any new site, there are several obvious holes in the information, but these should be clear; comments, corrections, etc., will be more than appreciated. — Peter Stevens <pstevens@webmail.mobot.org>.

A new Web site is available from the L.H. Bailey Horto-rium at Cornell University, providing an educational summary of a departmental field trip to some ecological and geological features of a portion of the Lake Ontario/Great Lakes Plain. Focusing on unusual glacial geol-ogy, the enormous drumlin field of New York State, the site also investigates some habitats existing within this zone, particularly a large Sphagnum bog and a dramati-cally eroded drumlin at the south shore of Lake Ontario.