Plant Study Resources Dale M. Benham, Professor of Biology, Nebraska Wesleyan University

I created the following web resources for my students in Biology of Plants. The web sites contain images or Flash files (as noted below). All images and Flash files are copyrighted by Dale M. Benham. However these images may be used for educational, non-profit endeavors without permission. Please contact me, at dbenham@NebrWesleyan.edu, if you need to use the image outside of these parameters.

Mitosis Review
The site contains images and textual description of all stages of mitosis in plants (Allium) and animals (Ascaris)

Plant Diversity Photo Archive
Bricker's archive of over 120 images of organisms studied in the lab in BIO 50. Although no interpretive information is included, the images should be helpful for students when preparing for lab practicals.

Plant Anatomy Photo Archive
The site contains over 50 images of stems, roots, and leaves of vascular plants commonly studied in Plant Biology courses. Commonly high power and low power views of the plant organs are included. No interpretive information is included.
Plant Anatomy Study- Interactive Version FLASH
Four lessons (Cell Types, Meristems, Plant Organs and Tissues) are available for study. Textual interpretation is included. The user will either "mouse-over" words or parts of the image to obtain interpretive information.
Angiosperm Reproduction Study Aid FLASH
Eleven lessons take the user through angiosperm reproduction in the lily, including megagametophyte and microgametophyte development. Additionally a corn kernal is used to study the embryo.