Overview CIP IT Genebank. First Workshop for IT Staff on Barcodes and GRIN-Global.

1. I L R I C A M P U S , A D D I S A B A B A E T H I O P I A
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
First Workshop for IT Staff
on Barcodes and GRIN-Global
Edwin Rojas (CIP)
Genebank Data System Manager
CIP Genebank IT Overview

2. Agenda
• Genebank Environment
• Barcode KIT Components
• Use Cases with Barcode KIT
• CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & Status
• More Mobile Devices

4. Developers wants to be a code Ninja?

5. Do you see anyone sitting down in Genebank?
Key Solution: Use Barcode KIT to Improve data collection & capture data where activities occur
Cold Chambers/
Laboratories
Greenhouses Field
Genebank Environment: Where do they work ?

6. Genebank Environment: How does it happen ?
How many patterns do you see ?
Key Solution: Use the power of automatation throught mobile computing
To increase Genebank visibility and facilitate Germplasm Tracking/Monitoring
• Recurring operations
• Labor intensive: read/write in various stages
• Many labs & units coordinating
• Activities dependency

7. Agenda
• Genebank Environment
• Barcode KIT Components
• CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & Status
• Use Cases with Barcode KIT
• More Mobile Devices

8. The barcode KIT refers to the components of a identification system needed to
implement a barcode system for automatic identification and data collection based in
a mobile solution. Rojas, E. (2006)
For Data Collection, Data Query and Print Barcodes Labels
Innovation to improve Genebank activities, providing cutting edge technology
Barcode KIT Components:

9. For Laboratory and Greenhouses
Barcode KIT Components:
For Laboratory and Greenhouses
Motorola MC67NA: WiFi, 3.5 inch, 8MP,
Windows Mobile 6.5 Zebra TC51: WiFi, 5 inch,
13MP, Android Zebra ET50NE: WiFi, 8 or 10 inch,
8MP, Windos 8.1 or Windows 10
Motorola MC9590-K: WiFi, 3.7 inch,
3MP, Windows Mobile 6.5

10. RFID Labels can be printer with a barcode
RFID Components
RFID is an identification system that use radio frequency, RFID labels receive and transmit radio
signals.
RFID labels can send instant alerts if a germplasm is moved out of a location.
RFID improve tracking greatly reducing the time spent searching the germplasm
because they say I am in that location or NOT.

11. Agenda
• Genebank Environment
• Barcode KIT Components
• Use Cases with Barcode KIT
• CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & Status
• More Mobile Devices

12. Use case with Barcode KIT: Cryo Conservation
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Lot Id (numeric)
Human readable: AccNumb, Lot Id, Dates of process
Software type: On Line
- Print instead writing on labels to
eliminate pen-based procedures.
- Scan instead reading labels to eliminate
delays and reduce human errors

13. Use case with Barcode KIT: Producing seeds by crossing
flowers in greenhouses.
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Lot Id (numeric)
Human readable: AccNumb, Lot Id, ColNumber, SPP,
Dates of process
Software type: On Line

14. Use case with Barcode KIT: Chemicals & Supplies Inventory
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Lot Id (Numeric)
Human readable: Lot Id, Product name, date
expiration,
manufacture
Software type: On Line
- Alerts when stocks are low or end
- Who use, when and quantity
- Search and query inventory
Barcode
Scanner

15. Use case with Barcode KIT: Herbarium collection
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): ColNumber
Human readable: AccNumb, ColNumber,
Plot, Date
Software type: Off Line
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): ColNumber
Human readable: AccNumb, ColNumber,
Plot, Date
Software type: Off Line

16. Use case with Barcode KIT: Herbarium collection
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Shelf number
Human readable: Shelf number
Software type: On Line
Label Content:
Barcode: Lot Id
Human readable: Lot Id, accession number, accession name,
spp, date collected, plot number
Software type: On Line

17. Use case with Barcode KIT: In Vitro Conservation
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Lot Id + Medium Id
Human readable: AccNumb, Lot Id, Medium, AcceName,
Collecting Number, Crop Abr., Taxon Abr., Breeder Code,
Date Regeneration, Health Status, Staff Id
Software type: On Line
- Print instead writing on labels to
eliminate pen-based procedures.
- Scan instead reading labels to eliminate
delays and reduce human errors

18. Use case with Barcode KIT: In Vitro Conservation

19. Use case with Barcode KIT: In Vitro Conservation
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Location Number
Human readable: Location Number
Software type: On Line

20. Use case with Barcode KIT:
Greenhouse Diagnosis
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Lot Id + Medium Id
Human readable: AccNumb, Lot Id, Medium, AcceName,
Collecting Number, Crop Abr., Taxon Abr., Breeder Code,
Date Regeneration, Health Status, Staff Id
Software type: On Line

21. Use case with Barcode KIT:
Greenhouse Diagnosis
Automation of daily procedures increases efficiency
and allow personnel to be employed in other activities.

22. Use case with Barcode KIT: Seed Conservation
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Lot Id
Human readable: AccNumb, Lot Id, AcceName,
Collecting Number, Crop Abr., Taxon Abr., Breeder Code,
Date Regeneration, Staff Id
Software type: On Line

23. Use case with Barcode KIT: Seed Conservation
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Location Number
Human readable: Location Number
Software type: On Line

24. Use case with Barcode KIT: Seed Conservation
Barcode increase accuracy by reducing the
likelihood of human errors from:
• Mislabeled (when write on labels)
• Misread germplasm ID (when read labels)

25. Use case with Barcode KIT: Seed Conservation

26. Use Case with Barcode KIT:
Field Conservation
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): AccNumb, Plot
Human readable: AccNumb, Plot, AcceName,
Collecting Number, Crop Abr., Taxon Abr., Breeder Code,
Date Sowing, Location Name
Software type: Off Line

27. Use Case with Barcode KIT:
DNA Storage
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Location Number
Human readable: Location Number
Software type: On Line

28. Use Case with Barcode KIT:
DNA Storage
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Lot Id
Human readable: Lot Id
Software type: On Line

29. Use case with Barcode KIT:
Sweetpotato Field Trials
Automation of daily procedures increases
efficiency and allow personnel to be employed
in other activities.

30. Use case with Barcode KIT:
Sweetpotato Field Trials Harvesting
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Breeder Code, Plot, Repetition
Human readable: Breeder Code, Plot, Repetition,
Crop Abr., Date Sowing, Location Name, Trial Name
Software type: Off Line
Breeder code = Genotype name

31. Use case with Barcode KIT:
Sweetpotato Field Trials Harvesting

32. Use case with Barcode KIT:
In Vitro Potato GMOs

33. Use case with Barcode KIT:
In Vitro Potato GMOs
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Lot Id + Medium Id
Human readable: AccNumb, Lot Id, Medium, AcceName,
Crop Abr., Biosafty Code,
Date Regeneration, Health Status, Staff Id
Software type: On Line

34. Use case with Barcode KIT:
In Vitro Potato GMOs
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): Location Number
Human readable: Location Number
Software type: On Line

35. Use case with Barcode KIT:
In Vitro Potato GMOs

36. Use case with Barcode KIT:
Forages Seed Pre-Germination Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): AccNumb, Lot
Human readable: AccNumb, Lot , Taxon Name,
Date, Internal Request Number
Software type: Off Line

37. Use case with Barcode KIT:
Forages Seed Pre-Germination

38. Use case with Barcode KIT:
Forages Seed Pre-Germination

39. Use case with Barcode KIT:
Forages Seed Pre-Germination

40. Use case with Barcode KIT:
Forages Seed Dispatch
Label Content:
Computer readable (barcode): AccNumb, Lot
Human readable: AccNumb, Lot , Taxon Name,
Date, Field Name, Plot, FAO status
Software type: On Line

41. Use case with Barcode KIT:
Forages Seed Dispatch

42. Agenda
• Genebank Environment
• Barcode KIT Components
• Use Cases with Barcode KIT
• CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & Status
• More Mobile Devices

43. Technologies for Systems Identification
Which Technology is best for Genebank ?
Lower
Higher
$
GPS
(Wide Area)
Barcode
(1D & 2D)
Passive RFID
(Short Range)
Selecting a Properly Identification System
One thousand labels:
with RFID: 150 dollars
with Barcode: 7 dollars
Active RFID
(Local Area)
Read/Detection Range
Movement
Cars, Trucks, Ships
Containers
Truck Trailers, Pallets
Genetic Resources
Seeds, Tubers, In Vitro,
DNA, Herbarium, Cryo
Genetic Resources
In Vitro, Samples In Labs.

44. CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & Status
Hardware and Software Evolution in CIP
First Pilot for
In Vitro Potato
2000
Infrastructure
Design for all In vitro
& Greenhouse
2003 January
Infrastructure
for all In vitro
& Lima-Greenhouse
2003 November
Mobile
Applications
2004
Improve Infrastructure
and Wireless
Covertures
2005-2006
Improve Infrastructure,
Wireless Covertures,
Barcodes & more
Apps.
2010 2012-2015
Extend barcode KIT
CIP Regional Offices
Other Genebanks
CIP Genebank Inventory
25 PocketPC + 5 TabletPC
12 Desktop Barcode Printers
7 Mobile Barcode Printers
7 Handheld scanners
1 Million labels per year
2016
Build Cross platform
applications

45. CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & Status
CIP Status 2015, Peru - Headquater
Barcode PocketPCs LAN Wireless
Potato Sweetpotato ARTCCrop/Areas
In vitro
Chamber
Cold Chamber
for Seeds
Cold Chamber
for Tubers
Greenhouses
Field
Pending Pending Pending
Laboratories
(DNA, Cryo, Herbarium)

46. CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & Status
CIP Status 2015, Peru – Experimental Station
Barcode PocketPCs LAN Wireless
Potato Sweetpotato ARTCCrop/Areas
In vitro
Chamber
Tuber Storage
Room
Greenhouses
Field
Pending Pending PendingPending

47. CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & Status
CIP Status 2015, Regional Office. Kenya, Ghana, Mozambique & Uganda
Barcode PocketPCs LAN Wireless
Potato Sweetpotato ARTCCrop/Areas
In vitro
Chamber
(PQS - Kenya)
Laboratories
(CIP BecA - Kenya)
Field
(Ghana, Uganda &
Mozambique)
Pending
PendingPending Pending
Pending Pending Pending
Pending
PC & Handheld
scanner
PC & Handheld
scanner
PC & Handheld
scanner

48. Agenda
• Genebank Environment
• Barcode KIT Components
• Use Cases with Barcode KIT
• CIP Barcode KIT: Evolution & Status
• More Mobile Devices

49. More Mobile Devices
Technology Companies Acquisitions & OS Evolution for Rugged Devices
OS: Windows 8.1, Android
Language Programing: ZPL II
Zebra: Handheld computers &
Barcode Printers
2014
OS: Windows CE or Windows PocketPC
Language Programing: ZPL I, ZPL II,EPL
Symbol: Handheld computers
Zebra: Barcode Printers
2000-2007
OS: Windows Mobile
Language Programing: ZPL II
Motorola: Handheld computers
Zebra: Barcode Printers
2007-2014

50. More Mobile Devices

51. More Mobile Devices
More code more complex

52. More Mobile Devices
Solution: Use an IT development environment that support cross platform devolping apps with
native support.
Xamarin Studio
for PC or MAC
Write application code once, and it runs on multiple platforms = iOS, Windows, Android,....
Visual Studio
for PC or MAC
(Community Edition 2015 with update 3)
https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/visual-studio-mac/

53. Thanks
and Spark your Imagination !

54. The International Potato Center (known by its Spanish acronym CIP) is
a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato,
and Andean roots and tubers. CIP is dedicated to delivering sustainable
science-based solutions to the pressing world issues of hunger, poverty,
gender equity, climate change and the preservation of our Earth’s fragile
biodiversity and natural resources.
www.cipotato.org
CIP is a member of CGIAR
CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its
science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the
CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.
www.cgiar.org