GIS applications for site characterization and definition of recommendation domains

The first section of this paper presents a brief overview of the definition, structure, components, and functions of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Then the applications of GIS in crop-animal systems research is discussed with regard to benchmark site selection and characterisaiton; defin...

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Main Author: Lapar, Ma. Lucila
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: International Livestock Research Institute 2000
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/2875
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Summary:The first section of this paper presents a brief overview of the definition, structure, components, and functions of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Then the applications of GIS in crop-animal systems research is discussed with regard to benchmark site selection and characterisaiton; definition of recommendation domains; targeting of technology and policy interventions; and impact assessment of technology and policy interventions.