Start with Background Sources
Background sources are meant to help you get a basic understanding of a topic and are often presented in the form of encyclopedias or dictionaries. They will help you:
- gain insight and introductory knowledge on topics you may be unfamiliar with
- identify key terms and vocabulary associated with a topic you’re investigating
- connect you with additional readings/information sources on your topic
Recommended:
Encyclopedia of Applied Plant SciencesPublication Date: 2016Information on plants used by humans as sources of food, raw materials, and amenity purposes, highlighting the role of applied science in agricultural production.
Handbook of Plant and Crop PhysiologyPublication Date: 2021Covers the physiology of plant and crop growth and development, cellular and molecular aspects, plant genetics and production processes. The book presents findings on plant and crop growth in response to climatic changes, and considers the potential for plants and crops adaptation, exploring the biotechnological aspects of plant and crop improvement.
Encyclopedia of BiodiversityPublication Date: 2013Major themes of the work include the evolution of biodiversity, systems for classifying and defining biodiversity, ecological patterns and theories of biodiversity, and an assessment of contemporary patterns and trends in biodiversity.
