Role of information technology in developing statistical models for horticultural crops research

Abstract

Application of statistical techniques in agricultural science has gained momentum in the last two decades due to the advances in information technology. Complex statistical algorithms were used at ease through advanced programming tools. An attempt has been made in this communication to bring out the salient results achieved in statistical research with information technology as a backbone. Results pertaining to studies on crop modeling, canopy architecture models, biometrical research and disease forecasting for perennials were discussed. Computer programs/software were developed to facilitate these studies using C-compilers, SQL, .NET platform.