Botanikai
Botanikai is a term used to describe an integrated approach to plant science and a shared data framework that aims to unify taxonomy, morphology, genetics, ecology, and ethnobotany. In scholarly discussions, Botanikai can refer to a proposed research program, a collaborative repository, or a set of standards intended to improve the interoperability of botanical information across institutions.
Origins and scope: The concept emerged in the 2010s amid calls for open, interoperable plant data. Proponents
Content and access: A Botanikai platform would host taxonomic checklists, distribution maps, herbarium digitizations, trait databases,
Impact and outlook: As a conceptual framework, Botanikai informs discussions on data governance, reproducibility, and conservation