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Design and implementation of web-based aphid (Lipaphis erysimi) forecast system for oilseed Brassicas

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Title Design and implementation of web-based aphid (Lipaphis erysimi) forecast system for oilseed Brassicas
 
Creator Kumar, Vinod
Kumar, Amrender
Chattopadhyay, Chirantan
 
Subject Brassica; Forecast software; Lipaphis erysimi; Prediction model; Web-based system
 
Description Oilseed Brassicas are major crops in India and world over. Keeping in view severe losses caused by aphid (Lipaphis erysimi) in these crops, efforts were initiated to devise user-friendly web-based software for forecasting their occurrence. Multiple stepwise regressions have been followed for developing aphid prediction models in practice. Interpretation and use of these models was difficult for any person not having proper statistical knowledge. Further, keeping in view the need of online software tool to help the plant researchers, extension personnel and farmers in forecasting of aphid infestation and timely application of control measures, the study was carried out. This paper introduces design and implementation of web-based forecast software for prediction of aphid on oilseed Brassicas in India. The software uses statistical prediction models developed based on weather parameters as independent variables and crop age at time of first appearance of aphid on crop, peak number of aphid and crop age at peak population as dependent variables, which were fitted by multiple stepwise regressions. The software has been developed by deploying ubiquitous unbeatable open sources technology. The system provides a prediction of mustard aphid infestation well in advance of their actual arrival on the crop along with recommendations for need-based insecticide application.
 
Publisher The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
 
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Date 2012-07-11
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Peer-reviewed Article
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier http://epubs.icar.org.in/ejournal/index.php/IJAgS/article/view/21664
 
Source The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences; Vol 82, No 7 (2012)
0019-5022
 
Language eng
 
Relation http://epubs.icar.org.in/ejournal/index.php/IJAgS/article/view/21664/10846
 
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