The emonocot Team project aims to create a comprehensive online resource for information on monocot plants. It is developing identification keys, taxonomic information on families and genera, and species data. Content is being contributed and integrated from various existing sources, including CATE-Araceae, Palmweb, and GrassBase. The project involves teams focused on content, information and communications technology, and outreach. Significant progress has been made in developing identification tools, compiling taxonomic data, building prototype web architecture, and engaging the scientific community. However, more work remains to fully achieve the goals of creating a global monocot identification and information system.
7. Aims Aid identification of monocots worldwide Provide wealth of information about monocot taxa Separately address the needs of different users Link together monocot taxonomists to enhance productivity Provide a model for web taxonomy Lysichiton americanum. Photo I. Kitching
36. Content Progress - Cyperaceae Protologues Links to BHL: 611 Digitised: 214 Taxon descriptions 104 generic descriptions from Kubitzki 9 additional genera about to be processed 35 species descriptions from Sedges of the British Isles (out of 106) Mapaniamangenotiana.Photo A . Mesterhazy
47. Developing links to UK biodiversity scientists & volunteer scientistsHyacinthoides non-scripta Photo Paul Wilkin Monocot guided walk Photo Ed Baker
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49. First workshop in Chicago in September: CarexSubsequent workshops in London & potentially worldwide in late 2011 & 2012 Iris reticulata. Photo M. Zarrei