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Desert Landscaping, Plants for a Water-Scare Environment, A Multimedia CD-ROM
 Entry ID: 01-Desert_Landscape-CD-00

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Summary
Abstract: (Summary adapted from the Desert Landscaping web site)

Desert Landscaping : Plants for a Water-Scarce Environment is a
multimedia CD-ROM plant selector covering over 600 low water-use
plants. Search by plant name, browse award-winning landscapes, compare
groups of plants, or use the plant selector to precisely describe the
plants you seek. Database includes plant size and growth rate, soil
and sun requirements, irrigation needs, place of origin, allergens,
wildlife interactions, and other useful factors. Additional
information is provided through links to landscaping tips and a
bibliography. Produced by the Water Resources Research Center,
University of Arizona, 1996.
Multimedia Sample
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Caption Description:  Engelmann's Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii)

Service Citation
Originators: Arizona Water Resources Research Center
Title: Desert Landscaping, Plants for a Water-Scare Environment, A Multimedia CD-ROM
Release_Date: 1996-01-01
Provider: Water Resources Research Center
URL: http://ag.arizona.edu/AZWATER/publications/cd/index.html
Service Keywords
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >BACKGROUND INFORMATION Parameter Definition
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS >STAND ALONE Parameter Definition
REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES >BIBLIOGRAPHIC >BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATABASES Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
BIOSPHERE >TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS >DESERTS Parameter Definition
BIOSPHERE >VEGETATION >INDIGENOUS VEGETATION Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
BIOTA
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER
PLANNING CADASTRE
Access Constraints Desert Landscaping is available directly from the Water Resources
Research Center and also is available at nurseries, bookshops,
software dealers and giftshops.
Use Constraints REQUIREMENTS: 486-based PC, Win .x, Win95 or WinNT. 4mb RAM, 8mb
recommended. 2X or faster CD-ROM. Sound optional. Macintosh:Centris
650 (68040, 25 MHZ) or better. System 7.x, 8mb RAM, 12mb highly
recommended. 2X or faster CD-ROM.
Ancillary Keywords
Drought
Resistant
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Service Provider
UAZ/AGLS/WRRC > Arizona Water Resources Research Center, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, The University of Arizona Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://ag.arizona.edu/AZWATER/main.html

Service Provider Personnel
Name: WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER
Phone: 520-792-9591
Fax: 520-792-8518
Email: wrrc at ag.arizona.edu
Contact Address:
Water Resources Research Center
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The University of Arizona
350 North Campbell Avenue
United States
City: Tucson
Province or State: AZ
Postal Code: 85719
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: CD-ROM
Distribution_Size: 8 - 12 Mbyte RAM
Fees: $25.00 U.S. dollars
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2000-02-24
SERF Last Revision Date: 2013-02-21
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