Recent arf_mccown items

92. Andean Parenchyma Reference Collection

Mon, 6 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A select collection of Andean roots and stems were systematically analyzed and imaged in order to form a reference collection that could aid in the identification of preserved parenchymatous tissue recovered in a macrobotanical form through archaeological investigations. This experimental study looked at various roots and stems that were likely significant in ancient Latin American diets in order to try to identify any diagnostic morphological features that may exist.

89. Attribute Guidelines for Chenopodium Identification

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

89. Attribute Guidelines for Chenopodium Identification

90. Pearsall Ecuadorian Comparative Wood Reference Collection: Scanning Electron Micrographs of Charred Samples (Part 2)

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

90. Pearsall Ecuadorian Comparative Wood Reference Collection: Scanning Electron Micrographs of Charred Samples (Part 2)

91. Microscope Photography, Measurement and Image Stacking

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

91. Microscope Photography, Measurement and Image Stacking

90. Pearsall Ecuadorian Comparative Wood Reference Collection: Scanning Electron Micrographs of Charred Samples (Part 1)

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

90. Pearsall Ecuadorian Comparative Wood Reference Collection: Scanning Electron Micrographs of Charred Samples (Part 1)

88. Field Starch Extraction from Ground Stone: Experiment and Protocol Recommendations

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This report presents an experiment in which four starch sampling methods are compared in order to identify the most successful and effective technique for starch extraction from large groundstone and milling features in the field. Testing archaeological specimens in situ is necessary when the artifact is too large or cumbersome to bring back to a laboratory. In addition, preliminary testing in the field allows researchers to obtain quick results thatprovides guidance for ongoing excavation and sampling methods.

Compilation of Phytolith and Starch Images of Taxa Relevant to the Contemporary Caribbean

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In Spring 2018, Natasha A. Fernández-Pérez approached Christine A. Hastorf because she wanted to do a Directed Reading on phytolith and starch applications to archaeology. Since she wanted to work on the Historical/Contemporary Caribbean, where there plantscape has been affected by colonialism, imperialism and globalization, the readings ranged from all over the Neotropics and included few relevant plants from the Old World (e.g. rice, bananas and Near Eastern cereals).

Pachacamac Archaeological Capsicum seed analysis II

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Pachacamac Archaeological Capsicum seed analysis II

Phytolith Extraction Guidelines for Modern Plant Comparative Material

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Phytolith Extraction Guidelines for Modern Plant Comparative Material

Analysis of Macrobotanical Remains from Structure 13M-2 at the Site of T’isil

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Analysis of Macrobotanical Remains from Structure 13M-2 at the Site of T’isil

Fuel Use and Landscape in the Peruvian Andes: A Study from the Mantaro Valley

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Fuel Use and Landscape in the Peruvian Andes: A Study from the Mantaro Valley

Effects of Extended Sonication and Deflocculation on Starch Recovery from Stone Tools

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Effects of Extended Sonication and Deflocculation on Starch Recovery from Stone Tools

Palaeoethnobotany Laboratory Report for Chiripa

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Palaeoethnobotany Laboratory Report for Chiripa

Common Seed Taxa Photographs of Highland Andean Seeds

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Common Seed Taxa Photographs of Highland Andean Seeds

Informe de Arqueobotanica por Chiripa, Bolivia

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Informe de Arqueobotanica por Chiripa, Bolivia

Proyecto Arqueologico Taraco (Taraco Archaeological Project) 1996: Guide to Field and Laboratory Operations

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Proyecto Arqueologico Taraco (Taraco Archaeological Project) 1996: Guide to Field and Laboratory Operations

Maize Walking and Soaking Experiment

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Maize Walking and Soaking Experiment

A Preliminary Study of Andean Wood

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

A Preliminary Study of Andean Wood

Reconstructing Household Activities at Catalhoyuk: A Paleoethnobotanical Investigation

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Reconstructing Household Activities at Catalhoyuk: A Paleoethnobotanical Investigation

Standard Protocol for Preparing Carbonized Archaeological Plant Remains

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Standard Protocol for Preparing Carbonized Archaeological Plant Remains

Proyecto Arqueologico Taraco (Taraco Archaeological Project) 2000: Guide to Field and Laboratory Operations

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Proyecto Arqueologico Taraco (Taraco Archaeological Project) 2000: Guide to Field and Laboratory Operations

Feasting in Tiwanaku

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Feasting in Tiwanaku

Maize Measurement Guide used by the Berkeley Paleoethnobotany Lab

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Maize Measurement Guide used by the Berkeley Paleoethnobotany Lab

The Use of Ethnographic Information to aid the interpretation of Archaeobotanical Remains

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

The Use of Ethnographic Information to aid the interpretation of Archaeobotanical Remains

General Lab Rules Paleoethnobotany

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

General Lab Rules Paleoethnobotany

Analysis of Macrobotanical Remains from Rancho Ires, Site CR-337

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Analysis of Macrobotanical Remains from Rancho Ires, Site CR-337

Notes on Zstack Software

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Notes on Zstack Software

Flot Procedure: Proyecto Arqueologico Calchaqui, 1990

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Flot Procedure: Proyecto Arqueologico Calchaqui, 1990

Sampling at Catalhoyuk: The Theory and Methodology of Archaeobotanical Sampling

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Sampling at Catalhoyuk: The Theory and Methodology of Archaeobotanical Sampling

A Comparison of Two Phytolith Extraction Techniques for Archaeological Sediment Samples

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

A Comparison of Two Phytolith Extraction Techniques for Archaeological Sediment Samples

Analysis of Macrobotanical Remains from Cerro Palenque, Site CR-157

Tue, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Analysis of Macrobotanical Remains from Cerro Palenque, Site CR-157

Preliminary Analysis of Botanical Remains from Lukurmata, Bolivia: A Tiwanaku Regional Center