Tracy M Blackmer

US Patent:

6505146, Jan 7, 2003

Filed:

Sep 24, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/404978

Inventors:

Tracy M. Blackmer - Huxley IA

Assignee:

Monsanto Company - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

G06F 1500

US Classification:

702189, 701 50, 340991

Abstract:

The invention provides a method for analyzing spatial variations in field and crop performance. The method allows analysis of the field and crop performance as a function of various treatment and/or environmental conditions. This method is an advance over the prior art in that it allows better defined, more accurate comparisons of adjacent test areas, eliminating the need for extrapolation of data and avoiding inaccuracies therefrom. Also, the more accurate comparisons allow better characterization of effects due to the environment, such as those caused by genotype by environment (GÃE) interaction. The more accurately defined comparison units also lead to improved analysis when comparing to other data layers for non-spatial analysis. The invention also provides a system for carrying out this method. The system preferably includes a device for inputting spatially-referenced data, a memory, an output device, and a processor.