The CAB International’s Compendia, an encyclopedia of animal
and plant pests, is now available online at www.ipmcenters.org/cabi
and on CD-ROM. The Compendia synthesize a wide range of scientific information
that is useful for scientists and extension educators, particularly
when called upon to provide fast and accurate information regarding
newly emerging animal diseases and plant pests. The regularly updated
Compendia are comprised of peer reviewed and edited information from
thousands of specialists throughout the world.
The Regional Integrated Pest Management Centers and the National Plant
Diagnostic Centers are making the three compendia available to land
grant university faculty and staff members, free of charge, with funding
provided by CSREES. All others may subscribe to the publication for
a fee after logging on to www.cabi.org/compendia/ahpc/index.htm.