smartAKIS Dataset

Gonzalez-Dominguez, E.; Caffi, T.; Bodini, A.; Galbusera, L.; Rossi, V.

Using the information provided by the DSS, this fuzzy control system (FCS) was able to reproduce the expert reasoning regarding the decision to apply a fungicide against P. viticola in a vineyard. The FCS uses the following information provided by the DSS as input variables: i) grapevine phenology; ii) risk of primary infection; iii) abundance of secondary sporangia; iv) risk of secondary infection; and v) residual protection provided by the last fungicide application. The FCS was tested by comparing the scheduling of copper fungicides against P. viticola in 18 organic vineyards of Italy as determined by a panel of five experts vs. the FCS. The FCS was able to reproduce the expert reasoning with an overall accuracy of 0.992. Once the FCS is incorporated into the DSS, it will help inexpert viticulturists in taking right decisions about downy mildew control.