CAB Direct available through UNB Libraries
April 4, 2008
The CAB Direct database combines CAB abstracts and CAB abstracts archive into a single database indexing literature in the fields of
plant science
animal science
pathogen, pest, parasite, and weed management
natural resources and ecology
forestry, forest products, and agroforestry
soil science
rural development, tourism, and economic
food science and food products
biotechnology
agricultural engineering
The database is grouped into the following searchable categories: animal sciences, plant sciences, ecology & environmental sciences, agricultural economics & rural studies, human sciences, and leisure, recreation, and tourism. For access go to: http://www.lib.unb.ca/eresources/Indexes.php and choose CAB Direct from the list.
The forestry, forest products, and agroforestry material is still also searchable in Forestscience.info, a separate database also found in the Libraries Indexes and Abstracts list.
PLEASE NOTE: CAB Direct Access is limited to 4 simultaneous users.