Plantix

Plantix is a digital agritech solution that processes and classifies electronic photos depicting pests and plant diseases.

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Manufacturing & delivery
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Product description Brand name and product description

Plantix is a multi-lingual mobile application that diagnoses and classifies pest damage, plant disease, and nutrient deficiencies by capturing an image of the affected crop. Through their community platform, users can discuss possible causes and solutions with each other or with paid experts to monitor infestations and provide scientifically verified solutions. The product was designed and developed by the Plantix team in India.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Started in India, and extended worldwide

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Google PlayStore

Partners: CABI, ICRISAT, CIMMYT, ZALF, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Free download

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Gatherix, Gleano (Early Access), PictureThis – Plant Identifier, Agrio-Precision Agriculture, Agrobase-weed, disease, insect

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Farmers

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Unknown

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can download the app from Google PlayStore

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

10 Million+ downloads

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Mobile service required

Data-enabled services or mobile internet

Devices required

(smartphone ,feature phone, computer, tablet, other [specify])

Smartphone

Additional features required

Phone Camera

Permanent network connectivity required

Yes

Two way communication (Y/N)

Yes

Level of coverage needed

(2G, 3G, 4G, LTE,…)

2G, 3G, 4G, and LTE supported

Usage rate (%)

Unknown

Literacy support

Available plant disease library and video tutorial

List of languages available

18 Languages available, i.e., English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Indonesian, Tieng Viet, etc

Operating system and version

Requires Android 5.0 and up and the current version is 3.7.3

Power Requirements

None

mAgriculture Application

(Connection to market, Microsavings, Supply chain information, Education on farming practices, Weather information, etc)

Unknown

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

This product was developed to allow: crop net, fertilizer calculator, pests and disease diagnosis, cultivation tips, and community platform.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Users will contact directly Plantix for any technical assistance.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

None

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Accuracy of disease detection and health monitoring.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Plantix claims to have automated diagnostics for over 350 globally identified plant diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies on more than 65 agricultural crops.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

None

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Unknown

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Rupavatharam, S and Kennepohl, A and Kummer, B and Parimi, V (2018) Automated plant disease diagnosis using innovative android App (Plantix) for farmers in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Phytopathology (TSI), 108 (10). ISSN 0031-949X

Kothari, Jubin Dipakkumar. Plant Disease Identification using Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning Approach. International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering 7.11 (2018): 11082-11085

Kumar, S. Aravindh, and C. Karthikeyan. “Status of Mobile Agricultural Apps in the Global Mobile Ecosystem.” International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology 15.3 (2019): 63-74.

BARDHAN, TANNISHTHA, et al. “Science behind user friendliness of agricultural mobile apps: A study on readability.” The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 92.1 (2022)

Wang, Sherrie, et al. “Mapping crop types in southeast India with smartphone crowdsourcing and deep learning.” Remote Sensing 12.18 (2020): 2957.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

App reviews on Google Play and farmers reviews

Other information

This product has received various awards including: World Summit Awards, AGRI Awards, CeBIT Innovation Awards 2017, Data Driven Farming Prize, MIT Technology Review, The Better India, Forbes, BBC News.

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Started in India, and extended worldwide

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Google PlayStore

Partners: CABI, ICRISAT, CIMMYT, ZALF, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Free download

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Gatherix, Gleano (Early Access), PictureThis – Plant Identifier, Agrio-Precision Agriculture, Agrobase-weed, disease, insect

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Farmers

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Unknown

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can download the app from Google PlayStore

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

10 Million+ downloads

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Mobile service required

Data-enabled services or mobile internet

Devices required

(smartphone ,feature phone, computer, tablet, other [specify])

Smartphone

Additional features required

Phone Camera

Permanent network connectivity required

Yes

Two way communication (Y/N)

Yes

Level of coverage needed

(2G, 3G, 4G, LTE,…)

2G, 3G, 4G, and LTE supported

Usage rate (%)

Unknown

Literacy support

Available plant disease library and video tutorial

List of languages available

18 Languages available, i.e., English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Indonesian, Tieng Viet, etc

Operating system and version

Requires Android 5.0 and up and the current version is 3.7.3

Power Requirements

None

mAgriculture Application

(Connection to market, Microsavings, Supply chain information, Education on farming practices, Weather information, etc)

Unknown

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

This product was developed to allow: crop net, fertilizer calculator, pests and disease diagnosis, cultivation tips, and community platform.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Users will contact directly Plantix for any technical assistance.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

None

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Accuracy of disease detection and health monitoring.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Plantix claims to have automated diagnostics for over 350 globally identified plant diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies on more than 65 agricultural crops.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

None

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Unknown

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

BARDHAN, TANNISHTHA, et al. “Science behind user friendliness of agricultural mobile apps: A study on readability.” The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 92.1 (2022)

Wang, Sherrie, et al. “Mapping crop types in southeast India with smartphone crowdsourcing and deep learning.” Remote Sensing 12.18 (2020): 2957.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

App reviews on Google Play and farmers reviews

Other information

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