Montana Grasses for Pc

1. The app provides images, species descriptions, range maps, and other information for more than 260 grasses and grass-like plants (graminoids) inhabiting the agricultural landscapes in Montana and adjacent states and provinces.

2. Expertise on the grass family was provided during the development of this app by faculty and staff in the Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Department and the Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department, which are two of the primary Departments dedicated to research on plants, including crop development, native plant diversity, and invasive plant ecology and management.

3. The College of Agriculture at Montana State University and High Country Apps have partnered to produce the new Montana Grasses identification app for smart phones and tablets.

4. Montana Grasses includes a “favorites” feature that allows users to select a custom list of species for future reference and sharing via email and social networks.

5. The app is a joint development of the College of Agriculture at Montana State University and High Country Apps of Bozeman, MT.

6. In addition, the app’s identification feature provides 13 sets of characteristics to help define your search, including: overall appearance, seed head, blade width, auricle, habitat, elevation, and origin (native or introduced).

7. Montana State University, the State's land-grant institution, educates students, creates knowledge and art, and serves communities by integrating learning, discovery, and engagement.

8. A portion of revenues from the app will be dedicated by High Country Apps to support plant conservation in Montana.

9. Users can browse the species list or search for specific plants by common or scientific name.

10. Select the characteristics you know -- a click of a button returns a list of thumbnail images and species that match your search.

11. Designed for beginners and experts alike, Montana Grasses will appeal to anyone who wants to identify grasses and learn more about them.

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