However, their usefulness to horticulturists has not been the greatest.
Many databases exist today that one can use to research developments in agriculture.
However, none exists that allow a horticulturist to rapidly focus on a subject with the assurance that the information is accurate. Accuracy of information, especially that which can readily be used by Extension horticulture specialists and agents is not guaranteed. This effort was abandoned three years after inception due to lack of use by CES staff. One of the reasons for not using these lists so as not to re-invent the wheel was that electronic communication at that time was very expensive. Other reasons were that it was cumbersome and did not include text.