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Field Techniques Used by Missouri Botanical Garden
Compiled by R. Liesner with suggestions from MO staff and others.
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These notes have been compiled to aid people in collecting and preparing high quality botanical specimens more effectively. In some cases, such as field book size, rather than make a recommendation, the advantages and disadvantages of different options are discussed.
Introduction
Finding Specimens
Collecting
Pressing Plants
Preserving Plants Before Drying
Drying and Sorting
Drying Systems
Sorting at MO
Mounting Notes
Packing Checklist
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