Researchers in the Chinese mainland have unveiled PlantGPT, an AI-powered Q&A system trained on rockcress data to advance plant functional genomics. Drawing on millions of gene-expression profiles, PlantGPT can answer complex queries, pinpoint gene functions, and suggest targeted analyses within seconds.
By blending deep learning with specialized plant datasets, the system boasts up to 95% accuracy on test questions, according to China Science Daily. For entrepreneurs and startups in agritech, PlantGPT offers a new tool to accelerate R&D, from crop improvement to sustainable farming solutions.
Beyond labs, this breakthrough could bolster global food security. With climate change reshaping agriculture, timely insights into gene functions are key to developing resilient crops. Thought leaders note that accessible AI tools like PlantGPT democratize research, inviting collaboration across borders.
As the platform evolves, researchers plan to expand its knowledge base to other species, paving the way for a new era of precision plant science. For tech enthusiasts and digital nomads alike, PlantGPT showcases how AI is transforming our approach to nature and sustainability.
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Chinese researchers pioneer PlantGPT for functional plant genomics
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