The ICASA Data Dictionary describes approximately 1200 variables related to field experiments. Categories include metadata, crop management, measured crop and soil traits, soil profile descriptions, and daily weather data. These variables underly the ICASA data standards, which evolved in part from the terminology used in DSSAT. The IDD is accessible on GitHub at: https://github.com/DSSAT/ICASA-Dictionary Recent […]
27
Feb
New Directions in Data Management
The DSSAT community has long emphasized the importance of relating model evaluations and applications to real world data. In recent years, we have welcomed interest in making datasets openly accessible and compliant with the FAIR principles whereby data are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable (https://www.go-fair.org/fair-principles/). To this end, we have new initiatives to strengthen the […]
08
Oct
UF researchers lead effort to streamline, reuse data to help feed the world
Original by Brad Buck, October 7, 2021. A senior public relations specialist for UF/IFAS Communications, Brad is a huge Gator fan. He grew up in Gainesville, loves movies, sports and finding great stories to tell. Data sets are often easy to find but complicated to use because scientists store and use information differently, and they […]
