Millions of Botanical Specimens Digitized in Landmark Project to Boost Global Conservation

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The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed a massive effort to digitize 7.4 million plant and fungi samples, making its world-renowned collection freely accessible to global researchers. This open-access archive will empower conservationists and leverage artificial intelligence to protect biodiversity and discover new scientific breakthroughs.
The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed a massive effort to digitize 7.4 million plant and fungi samples, making its world-renowned collection freely accessible to global researchers. This open-access archive will empower conservationists and leverage artificial intelligence to protect biodiversity and discover new scientific breakthroughs.