PEST & DISEASE PRESSURE MAPPING

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--- PLANNING & PREPARATION ---
[ ] Project Name
[ ] Start Date of Mapping
[ ] Total Area to be Mapped (hectares/acres)
[ ] Crop/Plant Type (Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Other)
[ ] Objectives of the Mapping Project
[ ] Potential Pests/Diseases of Concern (Corn Earworm, Soybean Aphid, Wheat Stem Rust, Late Blight, Other - Specify in Long Text)
[ ] Previous Pest/Disease Reports (if available)

--- SITE SELECTION & STRATIFICATION ---
[ ] Number of Sites Selected
[ ] Selection Criteria Used (e.g., crop type, field history) (Crop Type, Field History, Farmer Input, Previous Pest/Disease Outbreaks, Field Size)
[ ] Justification for Site Selection
[ ] Stratification Factors Considered (Altitude, Slope, Soil Type, Irrigation Status, Crop Variety, Previous Management Practices)
[ ] GPS Coordinates of Selected Sites
[ ] Number of Strata Created
[ ] Description of Strata Characteristics

--- DATA COLLECTION - VISUAL ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Observed Pest(s) (Aphids, Spider Mites, Caterpillars, Fungus Gnats, Thrips, Leaf Miners, None Observed)
[ ] Observed Disease(s) (Early Blight, Late Blight, Powdery Mildew, Downy Mildew, Rust, Anthracnose, None Observed)
[ ] Percentage of Plants Affected (Estimate)
[ ] Description of Symptoms
[ ] Severity Level (Visual Estimate) (Trace, Minor, Moderate, Severe, Critical)
[ ] Photo Documentation
[ ] Precise Location of Observation

--- DATA COLLECTION - ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ---
[ ] Date of Environmental Data Collection
[ ] Time of Environmental Data Collection
[ ] Air Temperature (°C)
[ ] Soil Temperature (°C) - @ 10cm depth
[ ] Relative Humidity (%)
[ ] Rainfall (mm) - Last 24 Hours
[ ] Solar Radiation (W/m²)
[ ] Wind Speed (km/h) (0-5, 6-15, 16-25, 26+)
[ ] Soil Moisture Level (Very Dry, Dry, Slightly Moist, Moist, Very Moist)

--- DATA RECORDING & STANDARDIZATION ---
[ ] Plot/Field ID
[ ] Date of Observation
[ ] Time of Observation
[ ] Crop Type (Maize, Wheat, Soybean, Rice, Other)
[ ] Observed Pests/Diseases (Aphids, Spider Mites, Corn Earworm, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Bacterial Leaf Spot, None)
[ ] Estimated Infestation/Disease Severity (0-100)
[ ] Detailed Description of Symptoms/Signs
[ ] GPS Coordinates of Observation

--- GEOREFERENCING & MAPPING ---
[ ] Record GPS Coordinates of Observation Point
[ ] Elevation (meters)
[ ] Mapping Method Used (e.g., GIS, Hand-drawn) (GIS Software (Specify), Hand-drawn Map, Other (Specify))
[ ] Attach Map Image/Screenshot
[ ] Describe Map Legend and Symbol Key
[ ] Coordinate Reference System (CRS) (WGS 1984, UTM, Other (Specify))
[ ] Scale of Map (e.g., 1:10,000)

--- DATA ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION ---
[ ] Calculate Disease Incidence (%)
[ ] Calculate Pest Severity Index (0-100)
[ ] Dominant Pest/Disease Identified (Insect, Fungal, Bacterial, Viral, Nematode, Unknown)
[ ] Secondary Pest/Disease Presence (Select All That Apply) (Insect, Fungal, Bacterial, Viral, Nematode, None)
[ ] Average Leaf Area Affected (%)
[ ] Describe Observed Patterns and Trends
[ ] Identify High-Risk Zones (Geolocate)
[ ] Overall Pressure Level (Subjective Assessment) (Low, Moderate, High)

--- REPORTING & COMMUNICATION ---
[ ] Executive Summary of Findings
[ ] Identified Pests & Diseases (Select all that apply) (Aphids, Spider Mites, Fusarium Wilt, Bacterial Leaf Spot, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Estimated Severity Index (0-100)
[ ] Maps and Spatial Data (Shapefile, GeoJSON, etc.)
[ ] Recommendations for Control Measures
[ ] Recipient of Report (Choose One) (Farm Manager, Crop Specialist, Regional Extension Office, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Report Submission Date

--- REVIEW & REFINEMENT ---
[ ] Summarize overall effectiveness of the mapping methodology.
[ ] Estimate the percentage of map accuracy (based on ground truthing or comparison to known infestations).
[ ] Which data collection methods proved most effective? (Select all that apply) (Visual Assessment, Drone Imagery, Farmer Interviews, Trap Counts, Soil Sampling)
[ ] What was the biggest challenge encountered during the mapping process? (Resource limitations (personnel, equipment), Difficulties in accessing certain areas, Inconsistent data recording, Lack of farmer cooperation, Unexpected environmental conditions)
[ ] Date of this review.
[ ] Recommendations for improving data recording standardization.
[ ] Was the chosen map projection suitable for the area? (Yes, No, Unsure)

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