The Application of Convolutional Neural Networks in Floristic Recognition
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https://doi.org/10.35870/ijsecs.v3i3.1827Keywords:
Convolutional Neural Networks, Floristic Recognition, Botanical Research, Machine LearningAbstract
In the dynamic field of computer vision, this research explores the application of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for the complex task of floristic recognition, a critical aspect of botanical and ecological studies. Addressing the challenges posed by the vast diversity and subtle morphological differences among plants, our study leverages CNNs for an efficient and accurate plant identification method. Distinguished by a comprehensive dataset encompassing a wide range of plant species and employing a state-of-the-art CNN model, our research significantly advances the methodology of flower recognition. This paper highlights the CNN model's sophisticated feature extraction and image analysis capabilities, demonstrating its superior performance in classifying a diverse range of flora compared to traditional methods and other machine learning techniques like Support Vector Machines (SVM) and decision trees. Our approach emphasizes practical applications in areas such as agriculture, ecology, and conservation, and offers a powerful tool for rapid and efficient plant identification, crucial in biodiversity studies. The research contributes to the fields of botany, ecology, and environmental conservation, underscoring the transformative potential of CNNs in floristic recognition. It also outlines the future direction for enhancing the model's efficiency, including developing more computationally efficient architectures and expanding training datasets.
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