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NeophyteID App

Feb. 3, 2026

Recently, the Kerala Chief Minister launched the NeophyteID application.

About NeophyteID App:

  • It is an AI-powered mobile application designed to help users identify invasive plant species across Kerala.
  • It is developed by researchers at the Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences (MBGIPS),
  • Technology Used: It is powered by the YOLOv11 machine learning
  • It is aimed as a citizen-friendly app which enables local communities, students and ecologists to collectively monitor, report and manage the spread of invasive plants threatening native flora and ecosystems.
  • Key Features of NeophyteID App:
    • The app leverages image recognition and geospatial tracking to accurately detect and map invasive (neophyte) plant species directly from your camera or gallery.
    • Each identification contributes to a real-time distribution map, supporting research, conservation, and community-based biodiversity management. 
    • Languages: It is accessible in English and Malayalam.

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