The Friends of the Randell Research Center was created as a giving society to support the programs and activities of the RRC through its endowment and operating funds. The Friends organization provides an important component of the financial stability of the RRC. All Friends of the RRC receive a qu
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The University of Florida Lichen Collection contains approximately 40,000 lichen specimens. The lichen collection is primarily from Florida but also contains specimens from elsewhere in the U.S.A. The collection is organized alphabetically by genus and species, then by country and administrative di
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Removal of material from specimens in the University of Florida Herbarium must be approved by the Herbarium administration. These destructive analysis procedures are designed to help make this an efficient process for both the collection user and herbarium staff. The Collection Manager is the gener
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Acquisitions Policies – establish an acquisition policy. This policy should govern the type and condition of material to be acquired, geographic focus and legal stipulations. Consideration should be given to the ability of the institution to maintain and store the acquired material. Example: Univ
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Fragment packets hold materials that are not suitable for mounting (such as detached acorns and small fruits) and specimen fragments that break loose from herbarium specimens. It is our standard practice to place a fragment packet on every herbarium sheet. The packet should be of a size that will c
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The University of Florida Bryophyte Collection contains approximately 70,000 bryophyte specimens. The collection is worldwide in scope with an excellent representation of species from Florida and tropical areas such as Costa Rica, Venezuela and Brazil. The collection is organized alphabetically by
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Complete the UF Herbarium’s loan contract. This only needs to be done once for all loans you want us to request for your study. But, there may need to be a discussion about case space with your advisor, if you want a lot of loans. Contact the herbarium staff where you plan to visit to arrange for
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Transcribing label data for specimens imaged 1. When editing Bryophytes (Mosses) and Hepatics (Liverworts), go to http://bryophyteportal.org/portal/. When editing Lichens, go to http://lichenportal.org/portal/. A login is needed and permissions for editing the FLAS specimens are needed. Once th
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Database Standards Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) (formerly the Taxonomic Database Working Group) – develops standards and protocols for sharing biodiversity data. Darwin Core Schemas and Protocols Access to Biological Collections Data (ABCD) – schema/protocol. Biological
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Exchange and gift programs help herbaria diversify their holdings and share scientific research materials. Further Reading Nevling, Lorin I., Jr. 1973. Report of the committee for recommendations in desirable procedures in herbarium practice and ethics, II. Brittonia 25(3): 307-310. Befor
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