Data Collection encompasses the recording, validation, and storage of trait data. This process is facilitated by data production applications integrated into the EBS system. Despite some known limitations of the application, Data Quality Control is upheld through a semi-automated, standardized process designed to ensure both accuracy and reliability.
In EBS, the Data Collection tool offers multiple ways to input data, either through the web or mobile application, allowing data collectors and breeders to choose the best option for their activity. The web version of Data Collection enables teams to:
Upload collected data
Automatically compute trait variables
Perform basic data validation
Select and manage plot data for suppression or inclusion
Commit validated data, making it available in EBS for further analysis
Meanwhile, the mobile application, Field Book, helps teams:
Directly connect mobile application via EBS BrAPI integration
Import and sync data seamlessly
Get Started
1. From the dashboard, open the left navigation panel by clicking Show left nav (☰) found on your screen’s upper left.
You may also use the shortcut Alt + L to open the navigation panel.
2. Once the left navigation panel is open, click Data Collection.
You can now see and use the Data Collection tool. The main table that you see on the Data Collection page is called the Transactions table. These transactions reflect any data that you’ve uploaded, validated, or committed.
You may also view the Modifier and Modification Timestamp columns by adding them to the transaction table. Click 
to access the personalized grid settings and add the columns.
Great job! Uploading your data is the starting point of using the data collection tool. Let’s get started!