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Development of an expert system for irrigation and fertilization management in the Pacific Northwest

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Cao, Weidong

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Recent advances in computer technology have made possible the development of expert systems. Expert systems are computer programs that perform at the level of a human expert. Expert systems can help integrate and apply diverse sources of information and expertise to problems of integrated crop management. A prototype Crop Management...

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Masters Thesis

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extended to Dr. Richard H. Cuenca, Dr. Walter L. Trimmer, Dr. Timothy L. Reghetti, Dr. Neil W
Nitrate and pesticide transport under pear production in clay and sandy soil

Creator:

Cao, Weidong

Abstract:

Groundwater contamination on irrigated land is of concern in this nation and around the world. In order to reduce the potential of groundwater contamination by agricultural practices such as irrigation, fertilizer and pesticide application, vadose-zone monitoring and sampling are needed. The main objective of this study was to evaluate impacts...

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Masters Thesis