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UNIT 4: DIVERSITY OF LIFE

Chapter 10: Fungi and Plants

10.7 Mosses
10.9 Seed Plants
Chapter 10 Review

 

10.7 Mosses

Boreal Ecology: Boreal Wetlands   Page (384 )

From the University of Alberta, some specific information about Canada's Peat and Boreal Forrest ecology. The page provides data on the role of peat mosses in the economy and the environment.

The Carnivorous Plant   Page (384 )

A page of Frequently Asked Questions and some answers describing the environmental impact of peat moss harvesting. The page is simple and straightforward. The is a private Web site belonging to Barry Meyers.

Davis Speciality Soils and Compost   Page (384 )

Davis Specialty Soils Ltd. describes the uses of peat moss and some of the issues around its production. A good introduction to the topic.

Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association   Page (384 )

All you ever wanted to know about peat moss and more as presented by the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association. This is the home page of the association with links to various topics including production, economics, environmental considerations etc...

10.9 Seed Plants

Patents Related to Alternative Farming Methods   Page (400, EAI )

From the National Agriculture Library of the USDA, a list of dozens of Alternative Farming methods. The name and abstract usually give enough information about it, although there are many pages of background info that are present too.

The Benefits of Alternative Agriculture   Page (400, EAI )

From McGill University, this page is produced by a group called the Ecological Agriculture Project. The page explains the benefits of alternative farming such as less pesticides, health benefits, clean water and social benefits.

Sustainable Agriculture   Page (400, EAI )

A paper summarizing the issues around alternative farming from Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education at Utah State University. The page contains a lot of information including comparisons between conventional and alternative farming and pest control methods.

Chapter 10 Review

Leatherwood Trail - Discovering the Mosses   Page (405, #31 )

Robert Muma is the author of this article first published in the Ontario Naturalist in 1979. The article is thorough, covering all aspects of mosses and their properties. It also includes diagrams and pictures.

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame   Page (405, #32 )

A simple summary of Dr. Robert Noble's contributions to medicine including the discover of vinblastine from the rosy periwinkle. This page is from the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.

Scott's Botanical Links   Page (405, #32 )

From the University of Oklahoma, this page allows you to search for information on a variety of plants. Type "moss" into the search box to find information of interest.

Club Moss   Page (405, #32 )

This page gives info on club mosses (not really mosses.) The description of it suggests why it is called a moss (horizontal growth.)

The Vinblastine Story   Page (405, #33 )

The story of vinblastine, an anti-cancer drug developed from the rosy periwinkle. This is a short page from the University of Western Ontario.

Biodiversity's Contribution to Medicine   Page (405, #33 )

From the World Resource Institute, a page describing the medicinal benefits of the Rosy Periwinkle.

NWF- Keep the Wild Alive   Page (405, #33 )

The National Wildlife Federation has this very informative page about the rosy periwinkle and its demand. The page includes links to other sub-topics about the rosy periwinkle and related plants.