Handheld Applications in Fruit Extension Delivery

Authors

Douglas G. Pfeiffer, Virginia TechFollow
Kenner Love, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Rappahannock CountyFollow

Volume

45

Issue

5

Abstract

The Fruit AdVisor project endeavors to use PDAs as Extension delivery tools, specifically for the dissemination of fruit IPM information and other fruit-related issues. Information on pest biology, monitoring methods, current population activity, pest control recommendations, and updated regulatory issues are installed and automatically updated in the user's PDA. Two-way communication is featured, as pest trapping data collected in individual orchards and vineyards may be uploaded to an IPM specialist's computer, facilitating evaluation of data and creating of a trapping data network.

Recommended Citation

Pfeiffer, D. G., & Love, K. (2007). Handheld Applications in Fruit Extension Delivery. The Journal of Extension, 45(5), Article 30. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol45/iss5/30