Expert System for Determining Diseases and Pests in Seaweed Using Forward Chaining (Case Study : Watorumbe Village, Mawasangka Tengah)

Seaweed is a marine organism that plays a crucial role in both ecosystem and economy. However, it often faces attacks from diseases and pests that can jeopardize the productivity and sustainability of the seaweed industry. Hence, the development of an expert system to diagnose seaweed diseases and pests becomes imperative. This research aims to develop an Expert System for Determining Diseases and Pests in Seaweed using the Forward Chaining method, with a case study conducted in the Watorumbe Village, Mawasangka Tengah Sub-district, Southeast Sulawesi. The Forward Chaining method is employed to identify symptoms appearing in seaweed and determine potential diseases or pests. Testing is carried out with 30 data samples compared against expert diagnoses, resulting in an accuracy rate of 90%. Therefore, this system has the potential to assist seaweed farmers in diagnosing diseases and pests more quickly and accurately, thereby enhancing the productivity and sustainability of seaweed cultivation efforts.