Research Article | Published: 01 December 2002

Towards an information system to support forestry research

Vishal Saxena, Somesh Gupta and Rajeev Mishra

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 9 | Issue: 3/4 | Page No. 101-105 | 2002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-8CFO19 | Cite this article

Abstract

Information technology has emerged as an effective communication tool in reducing the knowledge gap among the researchers, involved in the forestry sector. A researcher can enhance his knowledge by using latest technology like CD-ROM, e- mail and Internet. This paper aims to analyze the existing technologies available to save the researcher’s time by giving specific search engines and exact location of Website address.

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Saxena, V., Gupta, S. and Mishra, R., 2002. Towards an information system to support forestry research. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 9(3/4), pp.101-105. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-8CFO19

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2002

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