Electronic Field Data Perspective

摘要

The Agriculture Division of Bayer Corporation has been using the Astrix FieldNotes~(TM) electronic field notebook in field residue studies since 1997. During 1997 it was used for all field residue trials conducted on Bayer research forms. Beginning in 1998, it has been used for all Bayer field residue trials. Bayer uses Astrix LabNotes~(TM) to manage field residue trial samples in the laboratory. In addition, Bayer uses a spreadsheet and word processor to create study protocols, bid forms and work agreements. A spreadsheet is used to facilitate management of the field trials. All of this electronic information is kept on the Bayer network where Bayer employees may readily access it. Information transmission is done on the network within Bayer and via the Internet with contractors. Electronic systems have been important tools that have given Bayer the ability to substantially increase the number of residue studies conducted each year.