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Manuals & Guides

Learn how to browse countries, search the knowledge map, use Q&A, and read the graph view efficiently.

Getting Started Page Manuals

GETTING STARTED

Choose a Country

Use “Browse” to open a country page. The flag and page language will match that country.

Search Knowledge Map

Search by pesticide / crop / disease name, then jump to related entities and connections.

Ask Questions

In Q&A, type your question and get a management-oriented answer based on the knowledge graph.

Home

Basic

The home page provides quick entry to country portals and offers a clear overview of the platform, including navigation, key sections, data statistics, and the Sankey preview.

Confirm you are on Home via the top navigation, and note available modules: Browse (countries dropdown) / Search / About / Manuals / LANG.
Use LANG (top-right) to switch the UI language; navigation labels and page text update together.
Enter a country portal via the Hero buttons (China / America / Japan / Australia), or select a country from the Browse dropdown.
Scroll down to About Us and Data Collection to understand the platform purpose and data scale.
In the Sankey preview, hover nodes/links to view tooltips and highlight related paths, helping you understand crop–country relationships.

New here? Start with LANG → enter any country portal first, then explore Search and other modules. This makes page entry points and data sections easier to understand.

Browse dropdown and country page screenshot

Browse (Countries)

Navigation

Browse lets you quickly switch between country/region sites. Open BROWSE (Countries/Regions) in the top navigation, choose a destination, and you will be taken to that country portal where you can continue using Q&A, Graph, Search, and other features.

Find BROWSE (Countries/Regions) in the top navigation. Hover or click to open the dropdown and view available country/region entries.
Select a target country/region from the dropdown. You will be redirected to its portal (e.g., China / USA / Japan / Australia), and the active navigation state will update accordingly.
To change the interface language, use LANG in the top-right. After switching, navigation labels and page text update together, and the current language is highlighted in the list.
Enter features as needed on the country portal: Q&A for disease–pesticide queries; Graph to visualize relationships among crops, diseases, and pesticides; and Search / About / Manuals for retrieval, introduction, and documentation.

Tip: After entering a country portal, confirm the country and language first, then continue to Q&A or Graph.

Q&A

Interactive

Q&A is a chat-style interface for pesticide management questions. You can click a “Common problem” question on the left to start quickly, or type your own question and read the answer in the right chat panel.

Open Q&A from a country portal (Q&A button) or from the top navigation, then confirm the current country chip/flag matches your selection.
Start a question by clicking a preset item under Common problem (it will fill the input box automatically), or type directly in the message box at the bottom.
Click the Send button (paper-plane icon). Your message and the assistant reply will appear in the chat stream on the right.
Use Clear in the top-right of the chat panel to reset the current conversation view.

Tip: This page supports non-login mode and does not store personal data; connect your backend API to enable real answers.

Graph

Visual

Graph provides an interactive relationship view of the pesticide knowledge graph. Use the left panel to search a keyword and control query scope (Depth / Limit / Relationship Types), then explore the network in the center canvas. Click a node to view structured attributes and descriptions in the right “Node Details” panel.

Open Graph from a country portal or from the top navigation, then confirm the current country chip/flag matches your selection.
In the left Search Nodes panel, enter a Keyword, set Depth and Limit, and choose Relationship Types (All / Applied To / Infects / Treats).
Click Search to load the graph. The Query Statistics card updates the number of returned Nodes and Relationships.
Explore the center canvas: drag nodes to reorganize the layout, zoom/pan to inspect dense areas, and use hover focus to understand local connections.
Click a node to highlight its neighborhood and open details on the right. The Node Details panel supports scrolling for long descriptions and extended attributes.

Tip: If results look too crowded, reduce Depth, lower Limit, or select specific Relationship Types to narrow the network before searching again.

Search

Feature

Search lets you retrieve records by different bases (Pesticide / Crop / Disease / Active ingredient). Enter a keyword and review results in a structured table.

Open SEARCH from the top navigation and confirm it is highlighted.
Select a Search basis (Pesticide / Crop / Disease / Active ingredient).
Enter a keyword (e.g., rice) and click Search.
Review Search Criteria and the Results table (Nation / Pesticide / Crop / Toxicity / Disease). Adjust basis or keyword if needed.

Tip: Start with Crop or Disease for quick exploration, then narrow down with Pesticide or Active ingredient.

About

Info

About page introduces GDP-KG’s team background and mission, explains where the data comes from, and provides contact information. You can jump to country portals from the hero area, then scroll through Laboratory Introduction, Data Source, Join Us, and Contact Us sections.

In the hero section, review the page title/summary and use the country buttons (China / America / Japan / Australia) to jump to a portal if needed.
Scroll to LABORATORY INTRODUCTION to understand the team profile. Check the collage images and read the short mission statement/quote on the right.
Continue to DATA SOURCE and read the paragraph describing where the platform’s data is collected from and how it is maintained/updated.
Scroll to JOIN US to see the collaboration/invitation message. Use this section when you want to know how to connect with the team or contribute.
Go to CONTACT US to view the embedded map and the contact card (brand + contact details). Then scroll down to reach the footer links and subscription input.

Tip: If you need to switch to another country/region or language while browsing About, use BROWSE (country menu) and LANG in the top navigation.

FAQ

How do I switch countries or regions?

Use BROWSE (Countries/Regions) in the top navigation. Select a destination from the dropdown and the site will jump to the corresponding country portal. From there, you can continue to Q&A, Graph, Search, and other modules.

Why didn’t the language change everywhere after switching LANG?

Some sections may still display the default language if a translation entry is not available for that text. Try refreshing the page after switching LANG, and make sure the current language is highlighted in the language list.

What is the best way to capture screenshots for the manuals?

Use a clean browser window (no popups), keep a consistent zoom level, and capture the key area only (e.g., search bar + results, graph canvas + node details, or the main Q&A panel). Prefer clear, readable screenshots over full-page long images.

Where should I start if I’m new to the platform?

Start by choosing a country portal via BROWSE, then confirm LANG. After that, try Search for quick lookup, Q&A for question-style queries, and Graph for relationship exploration.

Graph looks crowded. How can I make it easier to read?

Reduce the query scope in the left panel (lower Depth, smaller Limit, or select specific relationship types). You can also search a more specific keyword, then zoom/pan to inspect dense areas.