00:00Scientists say advances in artificial intelligence could help speed up efforts to identify and protect plants and fungi before more
00:08species disappear.
00:10A major report from Royal Botanic Gardens Kew says new technology is helping researchers analyse millions of specimens and track
00:18how flowering patterns are changing over time.
00:21Experts believe faster identification could improve conservation work and support discoveries linked to food production and climate resilience.
00:30The report warns many plant species already assessed are at risk of extinction, while large numbers have yet to be
00:37studied.
00:37Researchers say digitisation is opening valuable scientific collections to experts across the world.
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