| Scope and method of study. The purpose of this study was to attempt to recommend specific varieties of seeds to an end user based upon the soils in the area being planted, as well as some user-defined options for field logistics. The system created involved the use of a WMS service, a WFS service, an RDBMS, the CLIPS expert system shell, and the C;Findings and conclusions. The conglomeration of the independent pieces was found to successfully create a system capable of recommending seed varieties based on a suitability rating. This suitability rating was created via examination of characteristics of the seeds offered, the soils being planted, and the individual user's own preferences for protection from pests and tolerance of pesticides. |
