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Author(s):Vinsonhaler, J. F.; Johnson, P. G.
Title:Turf doctor: A web-based expert system for turfgrass problem diagnosis and treatment
Section:Education and information technology
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Meeting Info.:Toronto, Ontario, Canada: July 2001
Source:International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. Vol. 9, No. Part 1, 2001, p. 115-119.
Publishing Information:Oakville, Ontario, Canada: International Turfgrass Society
# of Pages:5
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Online services; Internet resources; Diagnosis; Problem-solving; Product profile; Technology; Extension programs
Abstract/Contents:"Large numbers of calls to university extension offices involving turfgrass problems can be a burden for the staff. An alternative way of helping citizens is a computer-based expert system. In this paper we illustrate the development, operation, and testing of an expert system for diagnosing turfgrass problems. The method of development was designed to be both simple and low in cost. The knowledge was captured in interviews with specialists. An ordinary relational database was used to store the knowledge and a reusable Internet program, Turf Doctor, was used to deliver the diagnostic and treatment assistance to users. In one evaluation study, the Turf Doctor, was nearly doubled the correct answer rate among test subjects. However subjects who have had extensive training in turfgrass management, and who already had high correct diagnosis rates, were not benefited by the system. We believe that the development approach for Turf Doctor could be used in the creation of similar simple, inexpensive systems of value to extension services. At the same time we do not believe this method adaptable to complex diagnosis problems."
Language:English
References:10
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Vinsonhaler, J. F., and P. G. Johnson. 2001. Turf doctor: A web-based expert system for turfgrass problem diagnosis and treatment. Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. 9(Part 1):p. 115-119.
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