Use your text index, the library, especially references on reserve for BOTN 328, NOTIS (WILS), and PC-based information retrieval systems (AGRICOLA, Science Citation Index, etc.) at the 'Library 110' area of Evans Library, or the World Wide Web (try Alta-Vista) to research a specific crop plant. Gather information concerning taxonomic structure (cultivar groups, related species, etc.), origin(s), distribution, uses, economic importance, associated human cultures, etc. Your paper should be type-written and not more than five (5) double-spaced pages of text and at least five (5) primary references in the "Literature Cited" section which should be cited within the text as (Author, year). DUE DATE: 2 December.

Selected topics for Fall, 1997: