Environmental Science and Conservation

Information specific to plant, soil, and insect science

ISPI - International Society for Pest Information
Primarily, they create the Pest Directory on CD, soon to be available at UMass Amherst Library. Also collect lists of addresses, journals, meetings, organisms, and links to other sources of info.

Northern IPM Center -
List of publications
The Center fosters collaboration among people and groups with interests and expertise in integrated pest management.

American Pomological Society

"The oldest fruit organization in North America, founded by Marshall P. Wilder in 1848 to foster the science and practice of fruit growing and variety development."

Check out how your prospective professions present themselves to the world - sites often have job listings, publications, schedules of meetings and conferences, and other information for people in the field. Many have special membership for students.

American Society for Horticultural Science

"Dedicated to advancing horticultural research, education and application for over 100 years."
American Society of Agronomy

"global leader in integrated and sustainable agronomic sciences."
Entomological Society of America

"Serves the professional and scientific needs of entomologists and people in related disciplines."
International Turfgrass Society

"established to encourage research and education in turfgrass science, and to promote personal communication among the international community of turfgrass researchers..."
Soil Science Society of America

"Aims to advance the discipline and practice of soil science."
Weed Science Society of America

"- Promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds;
- Provides science-based information to the public and policy makers; and
- Fosters awareness of weeds and their impacts on managed and natural ecosystems."

AGROVOC Thesaurus
Terminology for the fields of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food, and related fields (e.g., environment) in 17 languages (6 more in development).

Britannica Online
The classic general encyclopedia, a good starting point for all kinds of research. Includes a thesaurus and links to BBC and New York Times for current news.

Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
Research methods for microbiology, genetics, bioinformatics, proteins, plant biology, neuroscience, lab organisms, and imaging.

Credo Reference
Collection of electronic encyclopedias and dictionaries, both current and historical, on a broad range of subject areas.

Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
Online version of the illustrated zoology encyclopedia. Includes insects and microflora. Current.