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LUCVAR: a computer‐based consultation system for selecting lucerne (alfalfa) varieties
Author(s) -
Lodge G.M.,
Frecker T.C.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
expert systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1468-0394
pISSN - 0266-4720
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-0394.1989.tb00360.x
Subject(s) - computer science , knowledge base , advice (programming) , process (computing) , sample (material) , base (topology) , agriculture , knowledge management , artificial intelligence , mathematics , mathematical analysis , ecology , chemistry , chromatography , biology , programming language , operating system
Abstract: Computer operated knowledge bases provide a means of rapidly providing agricultural producers with concise up‐to‐date information, which can be used to assist their decision making process. This paper reports on one such system, LUCVAR, which provides advice on the best lucerne varieties for a farmer to grow. The development and organisation of the knowledge base are outlined and examples are used to show the rule structures. A sample consultation is provided to demonstrate the interactive nature of the knowledge base.