A relational database as decision support system in chemical weed control

Decision making in weed control is complex and time-consuming. Moreover, the structure of the available information does not facilitate the comparison of different herbicides. Indeed, information format can be the limiting factor in the performance of sophisticated computer programs intended to supp...

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Published in:Weed technology 1996-10, Vol.10 (4), p.781-794
Main Authors: Stigliani, L. (Weed Res., Metaponto, Italy.), Santospirito, G, Cardinale, N, Resina, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
BANQUE DE DONNEES
BASES DE DATOS
Biological and medical sciences
CHEMICAL CONTROL
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
CONTROL QUIMICO
Crop economics
Crop rotation
Crops
DECISION MAKING
Decision support systems
DESHERBAGE
ESCARDA
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
HERBICIDAS
HERBICIDE
HERBICIDES
LOGICIEL
LUTTE CHIMIQUE
METHODE D'OPTIMISATION
METODOS DE OPTIMIZACION
OPTIMIZATION METHODS
Parasitic plants. Weeds
Phytopathology. Animal pests. Plant and forest protection
Plant growth
PRISE DE DECISION
PROGRAMAS DE ORDENADOR
Relational databases
TOMA DE DECISIONES
WEED CONTROL
Weeds
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Summary:Decision making in weed control is complex and time-consuming. Moreover, the structure of the available information does not facilitate the comparison of different herbicides. Indeed, information format can be the limiting factor in the performance of sophisticated computer programs intended to supply appropriate advice on weed control treatments. A relational database for decision support on chemical weed control has been developed. It uses a detailed structure by subdividing the information where possible. The database includes programs for entering, updating, and printing data, as well as programs for retrieving information and giving treatment advice. The information access on herbicides is organized around searches based on a specific crop and multiple weed species at their respective growth stages. Optimization of the selected herbicides is carried out and supplies the lowest number of herbicides controlling all the chosen weeds. Information on critical parameters for herbicide application such as varietal restrictions, rotational crops, and compatibility with other products is also interactively available.
ISSN:0890-037X
1550-2740
DOI:10.1017/s0890037x00040811