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Plant species identification using color learning resources, shape, texture, through machine learning and artificial neural networks

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  • Deborah Bambil

    (Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS)
    University of Brasília (UnB))

  • Hemerson Pistori

    (Catholic University Dom Bosco)

  • Francielli Bao

    (São Paulo State University)

  • Vanessa Weber

    (Catholic University Dom Bosco
    Mato Grosso do Sul State University)

  • Flávio Macedo Alves

    (Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS))

  • Eduardo Gomes Gonçalves

    (Catholic University Dom Bosco)

  • Lúcio Flávio Alencar Figueiredo

    (UnB)

  • Urbano G. P. Abreu

    (Embrapa Pantanal)

  • Rafael Arruda

    (Federal University of Mato Grosso)

  • Ieda Maria Bortolotto

    (Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS))

Abstract

Morphological characteristics are still the most used tools for the identification of plant species. In this context, leaves are the most available plant organ used, given their perenniality and diversity. Computer-based image analysis help extract morphological features for botanical identification and maybe a solution to taxonomic problems requiring extensively trained specialists that use visual identification as the primary method for this approach. In this study, were collected 40 leaves from 30 trees and shrub species from 19 different families. Here, we compared two popular image capture devices: a scanner and a mobile phone. Features analyzed comprised color, shape, and texture. The performance of both devices was compared through three machine learning algorithms (adaptive boosting—AdaBoost, random forest, support vector machine—SVM) and an artificial neural network model (deep learning). Computer vision showed to be efficient in the identification of species (higher than 93%), with similar results obtained for both mobile phones and scanners. The algorithms SVM, random forest and deep learning performed more efficiently than AdaBoost. Based on the results, we present the Inovtaxon Plant Species Identification Software, available at https://github.com/DeborahBambil/Inovtaxon .

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  • Deborah Bambil & Hemerson Pistori & Francielli Bao & Vanessa Weber & Flávio Macedo Alves & Eduardo Gomes Gonçalves & Lúcio Flávio Alencar Figueiredo & Urbano G. P. Abreu & Rafael Arruda & Ieda Maria B, 2020. "Plant species identification using color learning resources, shape, texture, through machine learning and artificial neural networks," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 40(4), pages 480-484, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envsyd:v:40:y:2020:i:4:d:10.1007_s10669-020-09769-w
    DOI: 10.1007/s10669-020-09769-w
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    1. Thomas P. Seager & Margaret M. Hinrichs, 2017. "Technology and science: innovation at the International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 37(1), pages 1-5, March.
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    1. Zachary A. Collier & James H. Lambert & Igor Linkov, 2020. "Analytics and decision-making to inform public policy in response to diverse threats," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 40(4), pages 463-464, December.

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