1001- Agricultural Biotechnology

UQ ERA rating in 2010: Not assessed

UQ ERA rating in 2012: Not assessed

Preamble

The University of Queensland (UQ) Library is committed to supporting the University's research, and teaching and learning agenda. UQ librarians maintain subject assessments based on the Commonwealth Government Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative's Field of Research codes. The assessments reflect current trends at UQ, and respond to changes in direction through regular updating.

Purpose of the collection

UQ Library's collection in this area supports the teaching and research activities of staff and students in the School of School of Biological Sciences, and School of Agriculture and Food Sciences; also, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, and Centre of Excellence for Integrative Legume Research. All schools and centres are part of the Faculty of Science.

Description of the collection

The Library's collection may be searched via the Web.

The Library holds print and electronic book titles in the area. Experienced librarians develop the collection, and welcome input from academic staff. Relevant print collections are grouped under these classification numbers: S.

The Library subscribes to journals in the area. Many are available in electronic format. 75% of titles in the ERA journal list are held by UQ Library.

Key titles accessible at UQ are:

Plant Biotechnology Journal
Tree Genetics and Genomes
Euphytica
Plant Methods
Biocontrol Science and Technology
Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering
Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution: an international journal
Genetics Selection Evolution
The International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Society
Natural Product Research

UQ Library offers online databases in this subject area. These include:

CAB Abstracts
Web of Science
Derwent biotechnology abstracts
Biosis Previews
Scopus

Scope of current collecting

1. Languages collected or excluded

Primarily English language material is collected.

2. Geographical areas collected or excluded

Australian material is collected. No geographical area is excluded.

3. Chronological periods collected or excluded

No chronological periods are specifically excluded.

4. Types (formats) of material collected

Print and electronic material is collected with a preference for electronic when available.

5. Publication dates

Latest 10 years' material is collected. Older material is purchased when academic staff make specific requests. Archival e-journal collections are purchased when available.

6. Special considerations

Nil.