Banglapedia: Carrot:: Carrot (gajar) a winter vegetable, Daucus carota, of the family Umbelliferae. Cultivated since the 16th century for its edible root. It is rich in sugar, carotene, calcium, and phosphorus. It has been divided into two groups: Asiatic and European. The Asiatic type produces roots and seeds, whereas the European type produces roots but no seeds in tropical countries. Seeds are directly sown in the field during October-December; roots are ready for
World Reference Base, Map of World Soil Resources:: Map, information and legend of the World Soil Resources. 1:25.000.000 scale, with image and georeferenced vector formats, FAO/AGL 2003.
World: Lecture notes on the major soils of the world:: Description, characteristics, geography, landforms and genesis of the 30 Reference Soil Groups (WRB), grouped in 10 sets
Field Museum:: Educational site for students and teachers about soil and soil biology.
Agropolis-Museum:: A Science Center dealing with topics such as food, nutrition, agriculture, with a historical approach on a worldwide scale. Website has virtual exhibitions on the history of food and agriculture, farmers of the world, and the "Banquet de l'Humanité" (the dining table of the world).
Pratt Museum:: Dedicated to the process of education, exploring the natural environment and human experience relative to the Kachemak Bay region of Alaska.
Bishop Museum:: Hawaii's museum of natural and cultural history. Information on current exhibits, what's new, museum departments, and membership.
Journey Museum, The:: Multidimensional recreational museum that includes geological, archaeological and Indian exhibits.
British Lawnmower Museum:: One of the world's leading authorities on vintage lawnmowers and the largest import and export specialists in antique garden machinery. From Ransomes' horse and pony mowers to racing mowers and the world's first mower designed in 1830 by engineer Mr. Edwin Beard Budding of Stroud in Gloucester. Site has music.
New England Maple Museum:: Features murals that portray the history of maple sugaring and artifacts. Includes a visitor's guide and a virtual tour. Located in Rutland, Vermont, USA.
