Exploring the Value of Simulations in Plant Health in the Developing World

Thompson, Michael; Taylor, Philip Meadows; Reeder, Robert W.; Kuhlmann, Ulrich; Nolan, Cara; Mason, Jonathan; Hall, Joshua

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-45841-0_14

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“…The games contain realistic 3D models and scenarios so that plant doctors and extension workers can hone their diagnostic skills. Further study is required of the reliability and validity of the tool; learning effects of the simulation have not yet been conclusively investigated (Thompson et al 2016).…”

Section: Extension Service Providersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Plantwise: A Knowledge and Intelligence Tool for Food Security through Crop Protection

Beverley

Thakur²

2021

Plant Diseases and Food Security in the 21st Century

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Food security continues to be significantly impacted by a growing world population, changing climate, increasing food prices and environmental burden. One of the key challenges in reducing crop losses due to pests and diseases is timely delivery of appropriate, actionable extension advice to farmers. Information and communication technology (ICT) has the potential to improve services that connect smallholder farmers to new resources and information, helping to build their knowledge and ultimately improve their livelihoods. Such ICT-driven services have seen rapid growth over the past few years, and CABI has been harnessing this technology in several programmes. This chapter provides insight into digital interventions of the global, CABI-led programme, Plantwise, which aims to assist stakeholders in developing countries to improve their plant health systems by strengthening linkages among all actors involved, so that they can prevent and manage pest outbreaks more effectively. An overview of digital interventions piloted and tested under the umbrella of the Plantwise programme is illustrated with selected case studies. Interventions include pest diagnosis and management advice delivered via a website, plant health data collection, using a customized mobile application, and educational simulation games for ongoing support.

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Section: Extension Service Providersmentioning

confidence: 99%