American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) : Home
Biology
- Plants Profile for Vaccinium macrocarpon, PLANTS Database, NRCS, USDAPlant synonyms, distribution map, wetland information, and references.
About this Guide
This guide, while "published" is actively in revision. Questions can be directed to librarians with our Science & Engineering Libraries: AskSEL@library.wisc.edu
General Information
- About Cranberries, Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers AssociationCranberry news, brochures, recipes, products and more.
- Educational Resources, Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers AssociationCurriculum materials, informative brochures provided by the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA) and the Wisconsin Cranberry Board.
- Cranberries, Wisconsin Fruit, UW Fruit ProgramResource page with links to publications--varieties, cultivars, production and management.
Health / Nutrition
- Chemicals in Vaccinium macrocarpon - Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases (USDA Agricultural Research Service)Chemical constituents of cranberries and their reported biological activities
- The Cranberry InstituteSummaries, with links to abstracts, of recent research on the health benefits of consuming cranberries.
- Nutrient Data Laboratory - Nutrient Database (USDA)Searchable index of food nutrient composition. Search on cranberries for raw cranberry nutrient composition. Search on cranberry for other cranberry products.
- PubMed / MedlineAbstracts of articles on the medical uses of cranberry products from the world's leading medical journals.
Get Help from AGES Team
Agriculture, Geology, & Environmental Sciences Team | Science & Engineering Libraries
Email: AskSEL@library.wisc.edu
Karen Dunn | Steenbock LIbrary
Marie Dvorzak | Geology Library
Heather Shimon | Steenbock Library