Digitization of Medicinal Plants in Gautala Autramghat with Quick Response Code

Abstract

The implementation of activities, notably in the tourism industry, has transformed as a result of mobile devices transformation from communication tools to significant information resources. This is crucial for visitors, Researchers, Botnist, students especially when they travel to distant areas like forests. These tourists place a high value on learning about plants, and they typically rely on tour guides or books as their primary sources of information. The ability of these tourists to learn about the flora is not provided by tourism.This study suggests a technique for labeling plants with QR codes so that visitors can scan them to learn more about the plants. Also we developed the Website and Location of Medicnal Plants In Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary The visitors merely need to use their mobile devices to scan the plant tag in order to obtain the information through this system. The plant ID is represented through the QR codes utilized. Based on these QR codes, the program will consult a distant database to collect the details of the plant that was scanned, which will then be shown to visitors on their mobile devices. Through their devices, visitors can use this system to obtain correct information about the forest\'s plants.Another benefit is that individuals can easily obtain information during their visit to the forest using this approach rather than relying on tour guides or reference materials.

Introduction

The text describes the development of a digital system for documenting and identifying medicinal plants in the Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary using Quick Response (QR) codes, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and a web-based database. The primary objective is to preserve and provide easy access to information about medicinal plants, including their botanical names, local names, plant families, parts used, and traditional medicinal applications.

QR codes are two-dimensional barcodes capable of storing information such as text and URLs. They can be scanned using smartphone cameras to quickly retrieve digital information. Their advantages include high data capacity, fast scanning, error correction, and the ability to remain readable even when partially damaged. QR codes are widely used in healthcare, agriculture, business, tourism, and other fields, making them suitable for medicinal plant identification and forest digitization.

The study uses GIS mapping techniques and geographical coordinates, including latitude and longitude, to identify the locations of medicinal plants within the sanctuary. The AndLocation application is used to record plant locations, while PHP and MySQL are employed to develop the website and manage the database. The database stores information about medicinal plants and allows registered users to save plant details for future reference.

The study documents various medicinal plants found in the sanctuary, including Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Bael (Aegle marmelos), Gokhru (Tribulus terrestris), and other species. It records their botanical classifications, commonly used plant parts, and traditional medicinal uses. These records provide a structured digital resource for botanical research, education, and conservation.

The results include the development of a website for Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary, featuring information about the sanctuary, medicinal plants, plant lists, and QR-code-linked plant information. Visitors can scan the codes to access relevant details quickly, reducing dependence on printed materials and supporting convenient information sharing.

Conclusion

In this paper, a mobile plant tagging system for forest ecotourism is proposed. The proposed method uses QR codes to tag the plant which visitors of the forest can scan and obtain the plant\'s information through their mobile devices. Unlike the previous methods in which visitors of an forest such as Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary needs to depend on human tourist guide or books to get information about the plants, this system uses mobile devices. Through these devices, visitors can get accurate, and reliable information regarding the plants in the forest in a matter of time. However, due to the fact the proposed system is still only a prototype version, further enhancements such as in terms of security and its performance by real users need to be done prior to its deployment. Other considerations for the system includes the integration of the mobile-based system with Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary already available web-based information system.Other user requirements will also be taken into consideration, such as how the application will function without an Internet connection and the addition of other features like geolocation, forest weather forecasts, and search functionality. As a result, future development will take into account these additional concerns and further enhancement

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Copyright © 2026 Amrapali M. Waghmare, Deepali G. Chaudhary, Bharti W. Gawali. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.