First spectral reflectance dataset of a highly invasive and aggressive alien plant species, Equisetum hyemale (snakegrass), in South Africa: Towards early detection and effective eradicationZenodo
This paper presents the first spectral reflectance dataset of snakegrass (Equisetum hyemale L.) invasive alien species recorded in South Africa. A total of 338 plant specimens were collected in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal province, and carefully stored in a cooler box for less than 24 hours of collection...
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| description | This paper presents the first spectral reflectance dataset of snakegrass (Equisetum hyemale L.) invasive alien species recorded in South Africa. A total of 338 plant specimens were collected in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal province, and carefully stored in a cooler box for less than 24 hours of collection to retain the structural and biochemical state of the specimens and their overall characteristics. Then, spectral reflectance measurements were collected under laboratory conditions using the PSR-300 Spectral Evolution full-range spectrometer, equipped with a bifurbucated cable, a leaf clip and an artificial lighting system. Next, spectral preprocessing was performed in R statistical software to remove noisy spectra and regions and perform averaging per sample. The dataset is critical for early detection of the species and spatial distribution mapping using remotely piloted systems and earth observation satellites, providing essential information for aiding containment and eradication efforts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a282b280b98147d3a8c177e8d62ddb072025-08-20T02:31:00ZengElsevierData in Brief2352-34092025-06-016011158210.1016/j.dib.2025.111582First spectral reflectance dataset of a highly invasive and aggressive alien plant species, Equisetum hyemale (snakegrass), in South Africa: Towards early detection and effective eradicationZenodoLesibana Sedibana0Mahlatse Kganyago1Thulisile Jaca2Kowiyou Yessoufou3Department of Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South AfricaDepartment of Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South AfricaSouth African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria, South AfricaAfrican Centre for DNA Barcoding, Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa; Corresponding author.This paper presents the first spectral reflectance dataset of snakegrass (Equisetum hyemale L.) invasive alien species recorded in South Africa. A total of 338 plant specimens were collected in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal province, and carefully stored in a cooler box for less than 24 hours of collection to retain the structural and biochemical state of the specimens and their overall characteristics. Then, spectral reflectance measurements were collected under laboratory conditions using the PSR-300 Spectral Evolution full-range spectrometer, equipped with a bifurbucated cable, a leaf clip and an artificial lighting system. Next, spectral preprocessing was performed in R statistical software to remove noisy spectra and regions and perform averaging per sample. The dataset is critical for early detection of the species and spatial distribution mapping using remotely piloted systems and earth observation satellites, providing essential information for aiding containment and eradication efforts.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352340925003142BiodiversityRemote sensingSpectrometerSpectral librarySustainable development goalsInvasive alien plants |
| spellingShingle | Lesibana Sedibana Mahlatse Kganyago Thulisile Jaca Kowiyou Yessoufou First spectral reflectance dataset of a highly invasive and aggressive alien plant species, Equisetum hyemale (snakegrass), in South Africa: Towards early detection and effective eradicationZenodo Data in Brief Biodiversity Remote sensing Spectrometer Spectral library Sustainable development goals Invasive alien plants |
| title | First spectral reflectance dataset of a highly invasive and aggressive alien plant species, Equisetum hyemale (snakegrass), in South Africa: Towards early detection and effective eradicationZenodo |
| title_full | First spectral reflectance dataset of a highly invasive and aggressive alien plant species, Equisetum hyemale (snakegrass), in South Africa: Towards early detection and effective eradicationZenodo |
| title_fullStr | First spectral reflectance dataset of a highly invasive and aggressive alien plant species, Equisetum hyemale (snakegrass), in South Africa: Towards early detection and effective eradicationZenodo |
| title_full_unstemmed | First spectral reflectance dataset of a highly invasive and aggressive alien plant species, Equisetum hyemale (snakegrass), in South Africa: Towards early detection and effective eradicationZenodo |
| title_short | First spectral reflectance dataset of a highly invasive and aggressive alien plant species, Equisetum hyemale (snakegrass), in South Africa: Towards early detection and effective eradicationZenodo |
| title_sort | first spectral reflectance dataset of a highly invasive and aggressive alien plant species equisetum hyemale snakegrass in south africa towards early detection and effective eradicationzenodo |
| topic | Biodiversity Remote sensing Spectrometer Spectral library Sustainable development goals Invasive alien plants |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352340925003142 |
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