Classification of CITES-listed and other neotropical Meliaceae wood images using convolutional neural networks

Abstract Background The current state-of-the-art for field wood identification to combat illegal logging relies on experienced practitioners using hand lenses, specialized identification keys, atlases of woods, and field manuals. Accumulation of this expertise is time-consuming and access to trainin...

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Main Authors: Prabu Ravindran, Adriana Costa, Richard Soares, Alex C. Wiedenhoeft
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Plant Methods
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13007-018-0292-9