Associations, Authorities, Organizations, & Publications….
ECfES – Eugene Center for Ethnobotanical Studies: “We are concerned citizens, some with backgrounds in natural healing, some with history in the Eugene socio-political sphere, others with connections to universities and organizations that are currently working to upgrade the modern psycho-pharmacopeia protocol. We come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common vision of a healthier human community.”
ECN – Environmental Change Network – a study-network of 12 terrestrial sites and over 40 wetland sites in the UK. “We are the UK’s long-term, integrated environmental monitoring and research programme. We collect, analyse and interpret a wide range of long-term data from a network of sites. Our physical, chemical and biological datasets – some spanning two decades – are a unique national resource that is improving our understanding of how and why environments change.”
EDB – “The Ethnobotanical Database of Bangladesh (EDB) provides access to information on plant species that occur in Bangladesh. EDB includes plants profile, ethnobotanical dictionary, indigenous knowledge, indigenous communities of Bangladesh and ethnobotanical uses of plants. Plants profile consists of authoritative taxonomic information, phyto-chemical constituents, and traditional uses of plants of tribal communities in Bangladesh.”
EEF – “The European Ecological Federation enables cooperation between European ecological societies in order to promote the science of ecology in Europe. It does this through: providing a forum for effective communication throughout the community of ecological scientists in Europe on matters of common interest; disseminating ecological knowledge through meetings, publications and other means; acting in an advisory, consultative and representative capacity in relation to European institutions; promoting collaborative activity on those matters where there is a pan-European context; [and] cooperating with other international organisations.”
EFI – European Forest Institute: “ We are an international organisation, established by European States: 28 European States have ratified the Convention on EFI. We have c.115 Associate and Affiliate Member organisations in 37 countries. Our Headquarters is in Joensuu, Finland, and we also have offices in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Spain and Sweden, as well as project offices in Malaysia and China.”
EFN – “European Forest Network (EFN) is an unofficial network of national forest societies and associations of Europe. The main goal is to promote the exchange of information relevant to forests, forestry and forest policy among its members. The societies eligible to become members of the EFN are those which best represent, in each country, the comprehensive interest of people engaged directly and indirectly in the sustainable use of forest resources.”
EIS – “Environmental impact statement — A document required of federal agencies by the National Environmental Policy Act (P.L. 91-190) for major projects or administration- initiated legislative proposals significantly affecting the environment. A tool for decision making, it describes the positive and negative effects of the undertaking and assesses alternative actions.” (Womach, 2005) Now commonly required by local planning authorities.
ELF – Earth Liberation Front, an eco-terrorist organization. [See 2001, Arson)
ELISA – “ an acronym for Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, which is a serological test in which antibodies are used to detect plant viruses.” (the NCPN glossary)
ENA – “ENA (European Nurserystock Association) is an organization representing nurserystock producers’ organizations all over Europe. Considering the need for closer economic, social and cultural cooperation at European level; conscious of their responsibility towards the nursery stock profession and mindful to obtain and further the health and prosperity of the nursery stock industry, European organisations representing nurserystock producers have established a European association, called ENA.”
EOL – “The Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) began in 2007 with the bold idea to provide “a webpage for every species.” EOL brings together trusted information from resources across the world such as museums, learned societies, expert scientists, and others into one massive database and a single, easy-to-use online portal at EOL.org
While the idea to create an online species database had existed prior to 2007, Dr. Edward O. Wilson’s 2007 TED Prize speech was the catalyst for the EOL you see today. The site went live in February 2008 to international media attention.
The initiative was started with generous seed funding from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur and Alfred P. Sloan Foundations. The five original EOL cornerstone institutions included the Field Museum, Harvard University, the Marine Biological Laboratory, Missouri Botanical Garden and the Smithsonian Institution.”
EOLSS – “UNESCO – Encyclopedia Of Life Support Systems (UNESCO-EOLSS) One of the largest e-Books repositories on the Web, dedicated to the health, maintenance and future of the web of life on planet Earth, focusing on the complex connections among all the myriad aspects from natural and social sciences through water, energy, land, food, agriculture, environment, biodiversity, health, education, culture, engineering and technology, management, development and environmental security carrying knowledge for our times. It has been developed under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It is regarded as the world’s largest comprehensive professional publication carrying state-of-the-art, high quality, peer reviewed, thematically organized archival content in many traditional disciplines and interdisciplinary subjects with including the coverage of trans-disciplinary pathways. The contributions are from thousands of scholars from over 100 countries and edited by more than 350 subject experts. It also includes up-to-date coverage of various aspects of sustainable development that are relevant to the current state of the world.”
EPA – “Environmental Protection Agency — An independent federal government agency established in 1970 and charged with coordinating effective governmental action concerning the environment, including setting standards, promulgating and enforcing regulations, and initiating and implementing environmental programs. Two areas of jurisdiction that most directly affect agricultural production are the registration of pesticides required by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA; P.L. 80-104, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.) and implementation of the Clean Water Act (P.L. 92-500, as amended; 33 U.S.C. 1251-1387). [www.epa.gov].” (Womach, 2018) AMEND: A polity determined dangerous for business and policy-makers, and thus under deconstruction by governing majorities (2018)
EPPC – refers to different regional groups that identify as Exotic Pest Plant Councils
EPPO – European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization: “EPPO is an intergovernmental organization responsible for European cooperation in plant health. Founded in 1951 by 15 European countries, EPPO now has 51 members, covering almost all countries of the European and Mediterranean region. Its objectives are to protect plants, to develop international strategies against the introduction and spread of dangerous pests and to promote safe and effective control methods. As a Regional Plant Protection Organization, EPPO also participates in global discussions on plant health organized by FAO and the IPPC Secretariat. Finally, EPPO has produced a large number of standards and publications on plant pests, phytosanitary regulations, and plant protection products.”
EPSO – “The European Plant Science Organisation, is an independent academic organisation currently representing 72 institutional members bringing together more than 220 research institutes, departments and universities from 30 countries in Europe and beyond. Its mission is to improve the impact and visibility of plant science in Europe. EPSO’s top priorities are to facilitate the understanding of plant science, to boost funding for basic research and to coordinate research activities at the national and European levels – and beyond.” EPSO initiated 18 May as International Fascination of Plants Day., i.e. FoPD
EQIP – “Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) — A program created by the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127) to provide primarily cost-sharing assistance, but also technical and educational assistance, aimed at promoting production and environmental quality, and optimizing environmental benefits. The program replaces the Agricultural Conservation Program, the Water Quality Incentives Program, the Great Plains Conservation Program, and the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program. EQIP was reauthorized in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec. 1241) at $0.4 billion in mandatory spending in FY2002 and rising to $1.3 billion in FY2007.” (Womach, 2005)
ESA – Ecological Society of America: “The Nation’s largest community of professional Ecologists.” A major organization that publishes significant journals (such as Ecology, Ecological Monographs, etc), but fails to define itself or describe its purpose and mission on the website.
ESA – “Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 — P.L. 93-205, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), protects species and the ecosystems on which they depend The ESA is administered primarily by the Fish and Wildlife Service (and by NOAA Fisheries, formerly the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), for certain marine species). These agencies list species of domestic plants and animals at risk of extinction as either “endangered” or “threatened” according to the degree of risk. Over 1,000 species have been listed. The ESA has been controversial because: (1) its standards of protection are substantive rather than procedural, and have occasionally prevented activities that would jeopardize a designated species; or (2) because other laws often lack strict substantive provisions the ESA often becomes a battleground by default over larger controversies concerning resource scarcities or altered ecosystems. How the ESA affects farmers and others depends on the listed species, the locale, the nature and health of the ecosystem, the ownership of the land, etc. On private land, ESA prohibits takings of individuals of protected species and requires agencies providing any federal service (such as permitting, increasing irrigation flows, or loans) to ensure the action will not adversely affect critical habitat.” (Womach, 2005)
ESA – “Welcome to the Epiphyllum Society of America! We are an international group of hobbyists who grow and enjoy epiphytic cactus hybrids, commonly known as “epiphyllums,” “orchid cacti,” or “jungle cacti.” We promote cultivation of Epiphyllums and other epiphytic cactus species, and provided support and education to growers. ESA administers the International Registry for hybrids and species of the Tribe Hylocereeae”.
ESA – European Spice Association – “a non-profit association representing the interests of its members in all matters pertaining to the processing, packing, quality assurance and food safety and/or marketing of herbs, spices and spice products (e.g. seasonings).”
Description….
EI – “Erosion (erodibility) index (EI) — The erosion (sometimes called erodibility) index is created by dividing potential erosion (from all sources except gully erosion) by the T value, which is the rate of soil erosion above which long term productivity may be adversely affected. The erodibility index is used in conjunction with conservation compliance and the Conservation Reserve Program. For example, one of the eligibility requirements for the CRP is that land have an EI greater than 8.” (Womach, 2005)
ELS – “Extra-long staple cotton — ELS cotton, like upland cotton, is eligible for marketing assistance loans and loan deficiency payments (LDPs). The national loan rate for ELS cotton under the 2002 farm bill is $0.7977 per pound. ELS cotton, in contrast to upland cotton, does not qualify for direct payments or counter-cyclical payments. For purposes of federal support, the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 101-171, Sec. 1001) defines ELS cotton. ELS cotton also is called American Pima and was once called American Egyptian cotton, this cotton has a staple length of 1-3/8″ or more, is characterized by fineness and high fiber strength, and is used in high-value products such as sewing thread and expensive apparel. The name Pima was applied in honor of the Pima Indians who helped raise the cotton on USDA experimental farms in Arizona in the early 1900s. ELS cotton accounts for less than 5% of U.S. cotton production. It is grown chiefly in California, with small acreages in west Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.” (Womach, 2005)
e-RA – “The Electronic Rothamsted Archive (e-RA) is being developed to hold meta-data and data from the long-term experiments, the Insect Survey and the ECN. In time this will allow ready access to the large volume of data that has been accumulated at Rothamsted since 1843.
ex – “from”, indicates a source
Kew Plant Family Abbreviations:
EBN – Ebenaceae – dicot
ECD – Ecdeiocoleaceae – monocot
ECM – Eucommiaceae – dicot
ECR – Eucryphiaceae – dicot
ELC – Elaeocarpaceae – dicot
ELE – Elaeagnaceae – dicot
ELO – Elodeaceae – monocot
ELP – Elaphoglossaceae – pteridophyte
ELT – Elatinaceae – dicot
EMB – Emblingiaceae – dicot
EMP – Empetraceae – dicot
EPC – Epacridaceae – dicot
EPH – Ephedraceae – gymnosperm
EPM – Eupomatiaceae – dicot
EPR** – Euphroniaceae – dicot
EPT – Eupteleaceae – dicot
EQU – Equisetaceae – pteridophyte
ERE* – Eremolepidaceae – dicot
ERI – Ericaceae – dicot
ERM – Eremosynaceae – dicot
ERO – Eriocaulaceae – monocot
ERP – Erythropalaceae – dicot
ERS – Eriospermaceae – monocot
ERX – Erythroxylaceae – dicot
ESC – Escalloniaceae – dicot
EUP – Euphorbiaceae – dicot
EUR – Euryalaceae – dicot
Genes, Control, Molecules, & Pathways…
E – 1-letter symbol for Glutamic acid
ECM – Extracellular matrix
EIN
EM- Electron Microscopy
EMP – pathway – Embden-Meyerhof-Parnas pathway (glycolosis)
ENOD – gene –
EPSPS
ER – Endoplasmic reticulum
ERF
ETR
ETS – Electron Transport System
Herbaria…
E – Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
EA – National Museums of Kenya, East African Herbarium, Nairobi, Kenya
EAP – Herbario Paul C. Standley, Escuela AgrÌcola Panamericana, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
EAR – Earlham College Herbarium, Richmond, Indiana
ECH – Elmira College Herbarium, Elmira, College, Elmira, New York
ECK – Eckert Herbarium, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, New York
ECON – Economic Herbarium of Oakes Ames, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
ECSC – East Central University Herbarium, Ada, Oklahoma
EHCV – Emory and Henry College Herbarium, Emory, Virginia
EIU – Stover-Ebinger Herbarium, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois
EKY – Eastern Kentucky University Herbarium, Richmond, Kentucky
ELRG – Central Washington University Herbarium, Ellensburg, Washington
EMC – Eastern Michigan University Herbarium, Ypsilanti, Michigan
ENCB – Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City D. F., Mexico
ENLC – Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition, Ely, Nevada
EOSC – Eastern Oregon University Herbarium, La Grande, Oregon
EPHR – Snow College Herbarium, Ephraim, Utah
ER – University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
ERE – Institute of Botany of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia
ETSU – East Tennessee State University Herbarium, Johnson City, Tennessee
EVMU – Everhart Museum Herbarium, Scranton, Pennsylvania
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