Research Guides: Horticulture: Find articles

Reference Librarian

Lynn Riggs

EMAIL:
library@reynolds.edu

CALL:
Downtown: 804.523.5211
Parham: 804.523.5220
Goochland: 804.523.5419

Best Databases To Try

Academic Search Complete [EBSCO]
Comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database containing journal, magazine and newspaper articles. (Full text)
Agricultural Science Collection
Collection contains agricultural science related full-text articles, granular access to figures and tables within articles, and the entire range of bibliographic records from AGRICOLA which is the definitive bibliographic database to agricultural science literature.
Associates Program Source [EBSCO]
Designed for subjects of study within associate degrees and certification programs. Areas include accounting, agricultural sciences, child care services, cosmetology, culinary arts, forestry, food service management, graphic arts, hair dressing, hospitality management, interior design, journalism, plumbing, heating & air conditioning, veterinary technology and welding. Updated weekly. (Full text)
Biological Science Collection [Proquest]
Citation & abstract database that includes over 750 full-text journals in the biological sciences. Other materials include magazines, newspapers, conference proceedings, technical reports, and selected books and patents.
Conference Papers Index [Proquest]
Provides citations to papers and poster sessions presented at major scientific meetings around the world. Subjects include the life sciences, environmental sciences the aquatic sciences, physics, engineering and materials science. (No Full Text)
Environment Complete [EBSCO]
Offers coverage in applicable areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, renewable energy sources, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, urban planning, and more. (Full text)
Environmental Sciences & Pollution Management
Multidisciplinary database provides coverage of the environmental sciences. Abstracts and citations drawn from over 6000 serials including scientific journals, conference proceedings, reports, monographs, books and government publications. [NO FULL TEXT]
GreenFILE [EBSCO]
GreenFILE covers human impact to the environment. Includes scholarly, government and general-interest titles on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. (Full text)
Nature Journals Online
International weekly journal of science covering all fields of science and technology. (Full-text)
Plant Science
Bibliographic database containing citations and abstracts of scientific literature on plant science, focusing on all plant scientific aspects, especially on pathology, symbiosis, biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, and environmental biology. (Full-text)

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Flipster Digital Magazines
Access, browse and read digital magazines on your desktop computer or laptop or mobile device. The Flipster app for mobile devices is available through both the iTunes store for Apple devices and the Google Play store for Android devices. For detailed instructions on downloading & using Flipster, visit the following Flipster guide: http://libguides.reynolds.edu/flipster

JSTOR - Global Plants Collection

Visit the JSTOR database to access the Global Plants collection, which is built in collaboration with libraries, herbaria, archives, museums, and universities to present information on "75% of the world's biodiversity". You can search by plant name, geography, herbarium, or resource type (artifacts, books, and drawings).

The Plant Science collection offers access to botanical resources from around the world. You can view research articles, plant type specimens, foundational reference books, and more than 20,000 botanical illustrations and photographs.

Off-Campus Access to the Library Databases

When using a computer off-campus, if you click on any Reynolds Library database link you will get a Virginia's Community Colleges login screen first. Login with the same username and password you use for accessing any services through My Reynolds (e.g., Canvas). After you login, you will get the database search screen.

For more information, see the VCCS Off-Campus Access to Library Databases web page.