FloraCount
An AI enabled application for the rapid assessment of pollinator attractiveness to annual and perennial plants
Identifying varieties of flowers that can support pollinator diversity is essential for conservation. Each year the green industry produces thousands of new plant varieties and research has shown varieties vary in what pollinators they attract. FloraCount is an AI enabled tool that gives non-expert assessors the ability to determine the relative attraction of annual and perennial to different groups of insect pollinators. It is also part of an integrated suite of tools that considers floral area, landscape quality, and weather for accurate assessments.
This research represents a collaborative effort among Drs. Christina Grozinger (Entomology), Harland Patch (Entomology), and Edward Amoah (Entomology) and current graduate student Hannah Thomas.