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A warm acknowledgement for advice and ideas is given to my colleagues, Shiaoman Chao, Gerry Neuffer, and Dave Hoisington. Their advice and encouragement is greatly appreciated.

Shirley Kowalewski again cajoled the word-processor, edited the copy, and screened the year's literature, and gave special creative advice at critical moments. Mary Ann Steyaert booked addresses and subscriptions through the year, and artfully prepared the mockup. Denis Hancock lashed our computers when needed, aided by programming help of Lloyd McKenzie. At University Printing Services, Yvonne Ball and the printshop staff again efficiently and carefully made sure that the job was done promptly and well.

Included in this issue is a new chloroplast map, once again generously volunteered and provided by Steven Rodermel. This contribution is gratefully acknowledged. The mitochondrial maps in MNL64, according to Christiane Fauron, are reasonably current.

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