University of the Pacific Herbarium
Poster Number
17
Format
Poster Presentation
Faculty Mentor Name
Mark Brunell
Faculty Mentor Department
Biological Sciences
Abstract/Artist Statement
The University of the Pacific Herbarium serves as a collection of local and international preserved plant specimens. The specimens either contain whole plants or plant organs that are dehydrated, mounted, and systematically arranged following the biological taxonomic system. The research team, led by Dr. Brunell, strives to update the Herbarium of the Pacific so that it may be used for research in botany, and the exchange of specimens to continue its expansion. The herbarium contents are updated by comparing the binomial nomenclature to their current status on The Jepson Interchange and The Plant List, a collection of botanical names of species and plants. After the plant specimens are updated, the specimens are organized alphabetically according to family, genus and species. To increase legibility, the updated names are retyped, printed, cut and pasted as a new label onto specimen sheets and folders, which are differentiated by colors that specify the location of the collection. All specimen information is individually entered into the online digital database, that serves to provide convenient access to the resources of the Herbarium of the Pacific. The information and electronic nature serves to benefit both individuals from University of the Pacific and unaffiliated individuals who are seeking information of plant organisms. Our goal is to become a source for the Consortium of California Herbaria, which is a growing, comprehensive database of about 1.9 million specimens contributed from well-known universities.
Location
DeRosa University Center, Ballroom
Start Date
26-4-2014 2:00 PM
End Date
26-4-2014 4:00 PM
University of the Pacific Herbarium
DeRosa University Center, Ballroom
The University of the Pacific Herbarium serves as a collection of local and international preserved plant specimens. The specimens either contain whole plants or plant organs that are dehydrated, mounted, and systematically arranged following the biological taxonomic system. The research team, led by Dr. Brunell, strives to update the Herbarium of the Pacific so that it may be used for research in botany, and the exchange of specimens to continue its expansion. The herbarium contents are updated by comparing the binomial nomenclature to their current status on The Jepson Interchange and The Plant List, a collection of botanical names of species and plants. After the plant specimens are updated, the specimens are organized alphabetically according to family, genus and species. To increase legibility, the updated names are retyped, printed, cut and pasted as a new label onto specimen sheets and folders, which are differentiated by colors that specify the location of the collection. All specimen information is individually entered into the online digital database, that serves to provide convenient access to the resources of the Herbarium of the Pacific. The information and electronic nature serves to benefit both individuals from University of the Pacific and unaffiliated individuals who are seeking information of plant organisms. Our goal is to become a source for the Consortium of California Herbaria, which is a growing, comprehensive database of about 1.9 million specimens contributed from well-known universities.