At the California Academy of Sciences, Charlotte Peng and her team are embarked on a monumental project to digitally archive their extensive botany collection, comprising 2.3 million samples. Utilizing advanced imaging technologies, they ensure high-quality photographs and automate metadata creation through barcoding. This initiative enables global researchers to access a detailed visual and informational database of plant specimens, capturing historical biodiversity. Though technology plays a crucial role, understanding handwritten notes from past collectors remains essential, highlighting the blend of modern and traditional efforts in botanical research.
"It checks the quality of the image by itself. And when creating the metadata, we have different barcodes that know to tie different specimens to different folders..."
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