Citizen science is scientific research conducted by non-professional (or amateur) scientists, so-called citizen scientists. Citizen Science projects aim to advance research, as well as further the public’s understanding of science and scientific problems.
In a tricot project, the citizen scientists are called participants (observers, who can be farmers or consumers). They are not professional scientists, but they also innovate agricultural technology. And of course, they are experts in their fields (e.g. farming).
Further reading
- Van Etten, J., de Sousa, K., Aguilar, A., et al. 2019. Crop variety management for climate adaptation supported by citizen science. PNAS, 116(19), 4194-4199.
- Ryan, S. F., Adamson, N. L., Aktipis, A., et al. 2018. The role of citizen science in addressing grand challenges in food and agriculture research. Proceedings of the Royal Society B, 285, 20181977.
- Hand, E., 2010. People power. Nature, 466, 685–687.