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The BRIT Press furthers the Institute’s conservation mission through innovation and excellence in preparation, manufacture, and distribution of scholarly botanical research and scientific discoveries for the twenty-first century. BRIT Press… bringing out the best in botanical science for plant conservation and education.
Publication is an integral part of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas' commitment to scientific research by botanists, includng BRIT's own scholars, through distribution of books and journals across the globe.
If you would like your scientific research to have wide distribution, BRIT's journals provide it - along with quick turnaround, personal service, and expert advice.
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The BRIT Press seeks innovation and excellence in preparation, manufacture, and distribution of botanical research and scientific discoveries for the 21st century. Publishing, therefore, is an integral part of BRIT's commitment to conserving our natural heritage... read more.
The Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas publishes research in classical and modern systematic botany. The journal is published twice yearly in a multiple topic format. Coverage is global: it is not restricted to any geographical area, and papers have been contributed from around the world... read more.
BRIT books have been published since 1987 under the series title Sida, Botanical Miscellany. They are devoted to a comprehensive study of one topic, ranging from floras to systematic monographs to botanical histories, and provide a greater depth of coverage for larger, key topics... read more.
It's that time of the month folks! The Press has a new title on sale for the month of February. This month we are offering you the Muhlenbergia de Chihuahua, Mexico at 40% off. For more information please read more.
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Latest News
February 01, 2012
The Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (JBRIT) broadens access of content.—JBRIT is widely distributed in hard copy to subscribers around the world. BRIT’s scholarly exchange of JBRIT effectively distributes the content to institutions in developing countries. Current issue content of JBRIT is also globally accessible via the internet from BRIT’s website (http://www.brit.org/brit-press/jbrit/current). Earlier content of JBRIT (formerly Sida, Contributions to Botany) from 1962–2008) is also available in libraries in hard copy but is also available electronically via the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL). Now BRIT and EBSCO Publishing have signed an agreement to distribute future JBRIT content through the online subscription database, EBSCO Discovery Service (http://www.ebscohost.com/discovery/eds-about). Current JBRIT content will continue to be made available and distributed in hard copy and on the BRIT website. This agreement grants EBSCO Publishing the non-exclusive right and license to reproduce, distribute reproductions of, display, publicly perform, and Adapt the Content [JBRIT] for purposes of incorporating the Content into the Products, and allowing the reproduction, distribution of reproductions of, the display of, public performance of, and adaptation of the Content as used in the Products.
The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) is very pleased to inform you that A Systematic Vademecum to the Vascular Plants of Puerto Rico by Franklin S. Axelrod has been nominated by our international membership for its outstanding contribution to the literature of horticulture or botany. It is among 45 titles that the Awards Committee will now consider for the 13th Annual Literature Award. You will find a list of all of this year's nominees at www.cbhl.net/litaward/final.htm after all of the nominated titles have been received by the committee.
January 14, 2012
Now available for pre-order is the Flora of Virginia. This is a highly anticipated publication and one of the first for Virginia in many years. Reserve your copy today! Please visit us here for more information.
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