An expert system for making fertilizer recommendations

Project reports the results of research undertaken to develop an expert system for making fertilizer recommendations based on the results of soil analysis.Developing fertilizer recommendations based on the results of soil analysis is recognized as a standard practice in horticultural crops. The manual process requires expert knowledge and can be tedious and time consuming. This thesis reports the results of research undertaken to develop an expert system for making fertilizer recommendations. Study objectives were to explore and describe methods for the implementation of the interpretation model and the generation of fertilizer recommendations using a user interface that is highly interactive and effective as well as demonstrating the commercial feasibility of such a system. Incremental prototype development occurred both in the DOS and Windows environment, with the Windows version being more commercially acceptable and maintainable than the DOS version. The review of the prototypes by a small team of domain experts proved to be a successful method for iterating through the prototype development system life cycle. At the core of the system is a knowledge base maintained in tabular format and a linear model which resolves an optimum fertilizer recommendation solution that meets certain goals while satisfying a set of constraints. The provision of mixed initiative dialogues that support userexploration of the solution space using the results from the linear model is also reported. Pilot commercialization through a jointly funded project by the co-operating fertilizer company, Incitec and the Horticultural Research and Development Corporation was successfully undertaken and full commercialization is being funded fully by Incitec. Results from this study indicated that the system developed was commercially acceptable as a delivery platform for fertilizer recommendations

Capsicum and Chilli Information Kit. Agrilink, your growing guide to better farming guide.

Each Agrilink kit has been designed to be both comprehensive and practical. As the kits are arranged to answer questions of increasing complexity, they are useful references for both new and experienced producers of specific crops. Agrilink integrates the technology of horticultural production with the management of horticultural enterprises. REPRINT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ! For updated information please call 13 25 23 or www.daf.qld.gov.au This publication has been reprinted as a digital book without any changes to the content published in 1999. We advise readers to take particular note of the areas most likely to be out-of-date and so requiring further research: see detailed information on first page of the kit. Even with these limitations we believe this information kit provides important and valuable information for intending and existing growers. This publication was last revised in 1999. The information is not current and the accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed by the State of Queensland. This information has been made available to assist users to identify issues involved in the production of capsicum and chilli. This information is not to be used or relied upon by users for any purpose which may expose the user or any other person to loss or damage. Users should conduct their own inquiries and rely on their own independent professional advice. While every care has been taken in preparing this publication, the State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for decisions or actions taken as a result of any data, information, statement or advice, expressed or implied, contained in this publication

Mango Information Kit. Agrilink, your growing guide to better farming guide

Each Agrilink kit has been designed to be both comprehensive and practical. As the kits are arranged to answer questions of increasing complexity, they are useful references for both new and experienced producers of specific crops. Agrilink integrates the technology of horticultural production with the management of horticultural enterprises. REPRINT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ! For updated information please call 13 25 23 or visit www.daf.qld.gov.au (This publication has been reprinted as a digital book without any changes to the content published in 1999. We advise readers to take particular note of the areas most likely to be out-of-date and so requiring further research: see detailed information on first page of the kit. Even with these limitations we believe this information kit provides important and valuable information for intending and existing growers. This publication was last revised in 1999. The information is not current and the accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed by the State of Queensland. This information has been made available to assist users to identify issues involved in the production of mangoes. This information is not to be used or relied upon by users for any purpose which may expose the user or any other person to loss or damage. Users should conduct their own inquiries and rely on their own independent professional advice. While every care has been taken in preparing this publication, the State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for decisions or actions taken as a result of any data, information, statement or advice, expressed or implied, contained in this publication

Tomato Information Kit. Agrilink, your growing guide to better farming guide

Each Agrilink kit has been designed to be both comprehensive and practical. As the kits are arranged to answer questions of increasing complexity, they are useful references for both new and experienced producers of specific crops. Agrilink integrates the technology of horticultural production with the management of horticultural enterprises. REPRINT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ! For updated information please call 13 25 23 or visit www.daf.qld.gov.au This publication has been reprinted as a digital book without any changes to the content published in 1998. We advise readers to take particular note of the areas most likely to be out-of-date and so requiring further research: see detailed information on first page of the kit. Even with these limitations we believe this information kit provides important and valuable information for intending and existing growers. This publication was last revised in 1998. The information is not current and the accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed by the State of Queensland. This information has been made available to assist users to identify issues involved in the production of Tomatoes. This information is not to be used or relied upon by users for any purpose which may expose the user or any other person to loss or damage. Users should conduct their own inquiries and rely on their own independent professional advice. While every care has been taken in preparing this publication, the State of Queensland accepts no responsibility for decisions or actions taken as a result of any data, information, statement or advice, expressed or implied, contained in this publication