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AI and Digitisation Could Help Scientists Win the Race Against Plant Extinction, Kew Report Finds
AI-powered tools are transforming botanical research by helping scientists identify species, monitor climate impacts, and accelerate conservation efforts.
Executive Summary
Artificial intelligence and large-scale digitisation projects are reshaping botanical science as researchers race to document and protect Earth's biodiversity. A major report from Kew Gardens suggests that advanced technologies could help scientists combat accelerating plant extinction while unlocking new discoveries in medicine, agriculture, and climate science.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Nearly 40% of assessed plant species face extinction risk.
- ✓AI is helping researchers analyze millions of botanical records.
- ✓Flowering patterns have shifted due to climate change.
- ✓More than 145 million plant specimens have been digitized globally.
- ✓Around 100,000 plant species may still be undiscovered.
- ✓India's Western Ghats remain a critical biodiversity hotspot.
- ✓Technology could play a major role in future conservation efforts.
#Artificial Intelligence#Botany#Biodiversity#Climate Change#Conservation#Plant Science#Fungi#Kew Gardens#Digital Collections#Environmental Technology#Western Ghats#Sustainability
