Asif A. Maan, PhD Environmental Program Manager IICalifornia Department of Food and Agriculture

FULL “TECHNICAL” REPORT22 PAGES

NOT EASY FOR A CCA OR GROWER TO COMPREHEND AND APPLY

An example: a database search for N requirements for Avocados will yield the following information

*Other important parameters include soil type and similar environmental variables

FREP RESEARCH DATABASE UPDATE

FREP RESEARCH DATABASE UPDATE

FREP RESEARCH DATABASE UPDATE

FREP RESEARCH DATABASE UPDATE

• Input template development and testing – completed

• User interface and output screen – 3rd iteration

• Post-doc scientist – UC Davis

• Initial funding – Specialty Crop Grant

• Rollout with ongoing inputs – May/June, 2012

QUESTIONS

Asif Maan (PhD) Environmental Program Manager II

Inspection Services(916) 900-5022

Amrith Gunasekara (PhD)Science Advisor to the Secretary

(916) 654-0433

California Department of Food and Agriculture1220 N Street, Suite 422Sacramento, CA 95814