Project Number: 1275-22000-228-10
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Oct 01, 2002
End Date: Dec 30, 2004

Objective:
To develop an on-line expert system for the identification of scale insect families and common mealybug genera.

Approach:
The system will be developed in an expert system called LucID steps include development of a character matrix for the 21 families of scale insects and 30 genera of mealybugs; enter characters in LucID; develop tools for assisting clients to understand terminology; take digital images of characters using compound microscope; work with contractors to develop interface between LucID system and ScaleNet web page.

Project Team

Miller, Douglass - Dug

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003

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