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Togo National Herbarium database
Raoufou Radji1, Kossi Adjonou1, Marie-Luce Akossiwoa Quashie1
1Laboratory of Forestry Research, Faculty of Science, University of Lomé, 01BP 1515 Lomé 1, Togo University of Lomé Lomé Togo.
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|October 3, 2018
Summary
The University of Lomé
Area of Science:
- Botany
- Biodiversity Informatics
- African Flora
Background:
- The Herbarium of University of Lomé (TOGO) is Togo's national herbarium.
- It houses 15,000 vascular plant specimens, primarily from Togo's diverse ecofloristic regions.
- Specimen data is increasingly digitized and accessible globally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the herbarium database of the University of Lomé.
- To highlight its significance as a resource for understanding Togo's flora.
- To provide access to the digitized dataset via the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Main Methods:
- Data compilation using RIHA software (Réseau Informatique des Herbiers d'Afrique).
- Digitization of herbarium specimen labels, capturing collection site details.
- Registration of the dataset with GBIF for international accessibility.
Main Results:
- The database represents current knowledge of Togo's flora.
- Over 97% of specimens have collection site details, with 50% including geographic coordinates.
- The dataset is publicly accessible through GBIF.
Conclusions:
- The University of Lomé herbarium database is a valuable research and educational resource.
- Digitization efforts enhance the accessibility and utility of the flora of Togo.
- The dataset contributes to biodiversity informatics and African botanical research.
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