A method to develop the requirements analysis and specifications phase of integrated computer-based information systems for certified plant traceability

Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment

Volumn 9, Issue 3-4, 2011, Pages 847-853

  Porto, Simona M C ^a   Arcidiacono, Claudia ^a   Cascone, Giovanni ^a  

^a Building and Land Engineering Section ^*  (Italy)

Author keywords

Certification programs; Citrus plant nursery chain; Greenhouses; Information system; ISO standards; Plant propagating material; Plant disease prevention; Requirements analysis; Screen houses; Traceability

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CERTIFICATION; COMPUTER; COMPUTER BASED INFORMATION SYSTEM; FOOD; FRUIT; INFORMATION SYSTEM; NONHUMAN; PLANT; PLANT LIFE CYCLE STAGE; PRODUCTIVITY;

CITRUS;

EID: 80655129363     PISSN: 14590255     EISSN: 14590263     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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