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This update focuses on the resolution of NutNet phylogeny and taxonomic information in the database. The data is normalized and changes, updates, or deletions required for the raw NutNet data should be communicated in writing to Eric Lind.
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NutNet data update • 15 Aug 2011 • Data management update • Taxonomic resolution update
Normalized data From Wikipedia: “Codd's twelve rules”are a set of thirteen rules (numbered 0-12) proposed by Edgar F. Codd, a pioneer of the relational model for databases… Edgar Frank "Ted" Codd IBM Scientist Inventor of the Relational Model * data are stored, inserted, changed, and deleted in ONLY ONE PLACE. * New data adds rows, not columns.
1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 Borer, Seabloom et al. 2009 Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America 90:205–214
Observed plant taxa Places & people Units of Observation NutNet relational database Supported by U of M MSI Observed Data
Taxon observations Connect to site
~1860 plant names ~1739 unique taxon identifiers
The next target: Further resolving NutNet phylogeny
NutNet Results are based on your data – QC is critical * Note any data issues as you work * Changes to data should be made in one place. Any changes, updates or deletions necessary to the raw NutNet data should be given in writing (preferably by email)to Eric Lind elind@umn.edu. * Examine species list in your folder; add or correct for completeness