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Different data base models are considered and compared to the relational model. File structures are described and examples are given to illustrate the differences.
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Wildi, O. (1991). The Relational Model for Data Bases in Community Studies. In: Feoli, E., Orlóci, L. (eds) Computer assisted vegetation analysis. Handbook of vegetation science, vol 11. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3418-7_7
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