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Plantsnap

Plantsnap

Added: 04 May 2019 Contributor: Helen Van Eesbeck Resource type: Project / Reference / App/software

App which can be downloaded for free (does require email address) which allows you to take photo of the plant & it will identify the plant in seconds. Very useful on farms to identify different weeds that maybe present so they can be controlled in the best & most environmentally friendly manner & allows for reduced competition from weeds in pasture / crop

How it maps to the curriculum

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Agriculture Science

Strand: 3. Crops

Strand unit: 2. Classification/Identification

Suggestions for use: Used to identify different plants / weeds that are found on Irish farms. Take photo of the plant & the App will then identify the plant. Very useful in controlling weeds on farms & allows farmer to correctly identify weeds so they can determine best & most environmentally friendly methods of control using technology & reduce competition with crop to maximise yield

Strand: Cross-Cutting Themes

Strand unit: Environment

Suggestions for use: Used to identify different plants / weeds that are found on Irish farms. Take photo of the plant & the App will then identify the plant. Very useful in controlling weeds on farms & allows farmer to correctly identify weeds so they can determine best & most environmentally friendly methods of control using technology & reduce competition with crop to maximise yield

Strand: Cross-Cutting Themes

Strand unit: Technology

Suggestions for use: Used to identify different plants / weeds that are found on Irish farms. Take photo of the plant & the App will then identify the plant. Very useful in controlling weeds on farms & allows farmer to correctly identify weeds so they can determine best & most environmentally friendly methods of control using technology & reduce competition with crop to maximise yield

Strand: Cross-Cutting Themes

Strand unit: Sustainability

Suggestions for use: Used to identify different plants / weeds that are found on Irish farms. Take photo of the plant & the App will then identify the plant. Very useful in controlling weeds on farms & allows farmer to correctly identify weeds so they can determine best & most environmentally friendly methods of control using technology & reduce competition with crop to maximise yield

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  • Asset type: App
  • Language: English
  • Rights: All rights reserved
  • Cost: No
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