Although the smart phone industry is still young, these mobile devices have quickly evolved into preferred methods for acquiring and transmitting digital information. Software developers produce data-rich apps (programs) for telephones to meet the needs of their clients.
Adelante Consulting, Inc. (
iphodea.com - iPhone application development) recently produced The Plant Doctor app, which may be downloaded for free worldwide:
The Plant Doctor for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store.
The Plant Doctor provides convenient, real time and truly interactive diagnosis and advice about plant diseases in gardens, landscapes, nurseries and farms. It presents illustrated descriptions of ten of the most common plant diseases. If users are unsure about the nature of their own problem, they may purchase a diagnosis for a nominal fee. For diagnosis, the app collects user-supplied text and photographs and sends it to a plant pathologist. The user receives detailed communications from the pathologist, including the probable disease name and pathogen, disease management tactics, and contact information for local experts who may provide more information or examine samples.
