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Agribusiness Online Crop Guides
http://www.agribusinessonline.com/crops/
Production and postharvest technical information for individual crops.
Australian New Crops Project
http://www.newcrops.uq.edu.au/
Encouraging the commercialisation of potential new crops (including herbs, spices, and other horticultural crops) in Australia. Includes newsletter and links.
Colorado State University Specialty Crops Program
http://www.specialtycrops.colostate.edu
Describes current research and grants for specialty crops in Colorado with emphasis on organic, small farm, and sustainable agriculture research.
Comprehensive Listing of Alternate and Botanical Names for Horticultural Crops - Sydney Postharvest
http://postharvest.com.au/Alternate_Search.htm
Searchable by common names, alternate names and botanical names.
Controlled Environment Agriculture Center, University of Arizona
Details of the center, and of growing crops by protected cultivation.
Ecocrop
Database interface that identifies suitable plants for a specified environment, for a defined use, or for a defined description.
Gardenet
Online horticultural information service. Australia.
Henry Doubleday Research Association.
http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/
The HDRA researches and promotes organic gardening in the UK.
Home Horticulture
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod03/master03.html
Extensive alphabetized listing of horticultural fact sheets and images. Grouped by type of plant and topic. Michigan State University.
Hort Extension
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/
Archive of horticultural information for producers and gardeners from Texas A&M and the Texas Extension Service. Features publications, newsletters, information about specific plants, IPM, and master gardener programs.
Horticultural Engineering
http://aesop.rutgers.edu/~horteng
Contains information about aspects of engineering, including glasshouse construction and energy conservation, from Rutgers University.
Horticulture Resources
http://www.horticulture-india.com
Information about the horticultural technology with links to the Journal of Applied Horticulture, and horticultural societies.
Institute Economics in Horticulture
http://www.ifgb.uni-hannover.de/
German research institute based at Hanover University. Site in German and English.
Institute of Vegetables and Ornamental Crops
The Institute carries out basic and applied research supporting the sustainable production of vegetable and ornamental plants and the rational use of natural resources.
International Bulb Society
A non-profit organization dedicated to sharing knowledge, conducting research, and promoting conservation of geophytic plants, most usually known as 'bulbs'.
International Cultivar Registration Authorities
http://www.ishs.org/icra/index.htm
Information on the distinct authorities, how to chose and register a name, symposia and calendars.
International Society for Horticultural Science
Includes general and specific scientific information, links to journals, events calendar.
Mid-Atlantic Horticulture Short Course
Annual event sponsored by the Virginia Horticultural Foundation, with programs for professionals as well as home gardeners. Overview of workshops and speakers.
NC State Horticulture
http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/hort_sci/
Teaching, research, and outreach in horticulture, including basic biology, ecology, production and use of horticultural products.
Peak Research
http://www.peakresearch.co.nz/
Carries out a wide range of efficacy and residue work on horticultural crops throughout the North Island of New Zealand, and offer off-season research for Northern Hemisphere companies.
Plant Oils
Provides information, resources and web links for over 200 plant oils and other plant extracts.
PlantAmnesty
Information on quality gardening and landscaping practice, especially with regard to pruning of shrubs and trees.
Plantscope
Searchable database of ornamental and fruit crops, offering photos and characteristics of a large number of plants traded in the Netherlands. English/Dutch/German.
Sydney Postharvest Laboratory
http://www.postharvest.com.au/
Serving the fresh fruit and vegetable industry, for matters including evaluation of postharvest technologies, storage and handling software, assistance with commercialization, patents, expert testimony, and cargo loss. Located in Sydney, Australia.
Technical Manual on Small-Scale Processing of Fruits and Vegetables
http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/x0209e/x0209e00.htm
Examines the socioeconomic benefits and effects on rural development of small agroindustrial enterprises in Latin America and the Caribbean. Used as a guide for the activities that the United Nations FAO carries out in these areas.