Help:Structure of a species page
When switching to the Edit mode, you can copy and paste the structure of this page.
Contents
Introduction
The basic structure is already included in the sample pages : New species seed plant. You are invited to copy and paste one of those pages when creating a new species page. When more and more information is included, it should be on the same format and in the same place. This page is a draft proposal, which builds on the experience of PROSEA and PROTA. It can be adapted to particular cases and discussed.
When big sets of similar data are made available, it will be easier to create new ad hoc pages tu insert them, and simply put a link in the species page.
Popular names
Biology
Description
Major traits
- genetics: ploidy
- life cycle: annual, bisannual, perennial
- breeding system: autogamous, allogamous, dioiecious, monoecious...
- architecture
Ecology
Diseases and pests
Classification and nomenclature
Nomenclature
Infraspecific classification
Cultivars
Types of cultivars, cultivar gallery and description
Breeding and genetic resources
Breeding
Genetic resources and collections
Geography and History
Origin, distribution area, diffusion in time and space
Human history
- botanists
- historians
- travellers
Uses
including products
Properties
Chemistry
basic constituents, metabolites, harmful components
Nutrition
humans and animals
Technological properties
wood, fibres...
Cultivation or Management
Propagation and planting
Growth and development
Management of natural area or methods of cultivation
Harvesting
Yield
Handling after harvest and processing
- storage, transportation
- processing (dessiccated, fermented, salted, cooked...)
