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Q: How reliable are plant identification apps? I’ve tested several plant identification apps and have found them surprisingly, but not completely, accurate. You simply snap a photo of the plant in ...

For a limited time, this plant ID app for iPhone costs just $14.97 for life. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals If you love gardening or you’re just curious about nature, Plantum is a must-have addition to your ...

Smartphone apps have truly come a long way in terms of convenience and versatility. From facilitating conversations and accessing cutting-edge AI tools like ChatGPT to keeping track of human health, ...

This illustration shows how the "Pest-ID" tool developed by Iowa State researchers can help farmers identify and manage pests of all kinds. Image courtesy of Iowa State's Translational AI Center. Nine ...

Plant identifier apps are plentiful on iPhone and Android. Many apps, like LeafSnap and PlantSnap, have premium tiers, but iPlant and PlantNet are completely free options. Here are seven of the best ...

Before we all carried computers in our pockets, the best way to identify wild plants and animals was to consult a physical field guide. Now, nature enthusiasts have easy access to a plethora of phone ...

Ordinarily, if you want to check if two plants of the same species come from genetically different populations, you have to analyze their DNA. A new study, however, has found that an analysis of the ...

Believe it or not, there are quite a few plant & flower identification apps available for Android, and we’re here to check out the best ones. Well, we’ll talk about the ones we think are the best, ...

Purdue sustaining hardwood extension specialist Lenny Farlee talks about identifying invasive plant species in the webinar below. Don’t forget to fill out the Invasive Plants Threaten our Woodlands ...