🌱 PlantZ - AI-Powered Plant Healthcare Platform

Democratizing Plant Care Through AI-Powered Assistance

PlantZ is an innovative web application that breaks down barriers to plant care by providing AI-powered guidance, interactive plant management, and community-driven support. Our platform combines cutting-edge machine learning with intuitive design to make plant care accessible to everyone.

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📸 Platform Showcase

🏠 Home Dashboard Dashboard with multilingual support for global accessibility	🔐 Authentication Secure authentication with Cloudflare Turnstile
🌿 My Plants Dashboard Comprehensive plant management dashboard	💬 AI Chat Assistant Powered by Google Gemini for intelligent plant care advice
🎨 Plant Avatar System Expressive avatars reflecting plant health status	🖼️ Avatar Gallery Browse and select from various plant personalities
✨ Avatar Animations Dynamic animations for engaging user experience	🏥 Plant Health Monitor Real-time health tracking and diagnostics
🌐 Community Hub Share knowledge and connect with plant enthusiasts	🔔 Notifications Center Smart reminders for watering, fertilizing, and care
👤 User Profile Personalized user dashboard and statistics	⚙️ Settings Customizable preferences and account management

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🚀 Features

🤖 AI-Powered Plant Assistant

• Gemini API Integration: Natural language plant care conversations
• Real-time Advice: Instant responses to plant care questions
• Context-Aware: Maintains conversation history for personalized assistance
• Multilingual Support: Breaking language barriers in plant care

🌿 Interactive Plant Management

• Plant Avatars: Expressive visual representations of plant health
• Smart Dashboard: Intuitive overview of all your plants
• Care Scheduling: Automated reminders and notifications
• Progress Tracking: Monitor plant health over time

🔬 Disease Detection & Diagnosis

• CNN-Powered Analysis: 98% accuracy in disease identification
• Instant Diagnosis: Upload plant photos for immediate analysis
• Treatment Recommendations: Evidence-based care suggestions
• Prevention Tips: Proactive plant health management

💰 Voucher-Sponsor System

• Economic Accessibility: Reduced barriers through sponsored resources
• Community Support: Connect with gardening suppliers and experts
• Sustainable Ecosystem: Mutually beneficial for users and sponsors

🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend

• React 18+ - Modern UI framework
• Tailwind CSS - Utility-first styling
• Framer Motion - Smooth animations
• Cloudinary - Image management

Backend

• Node.js 18+ - Server runtime
• Express.js - Web framework
• MongoDB 6+ - NoSQL database
• JWT - Authentication
• Cloudflare Turnstile - Security

AI/ML

• Google Gemini API - Conversational AI
• TensorFlow - Disease detection model
• Scikit-learn - Machine learning utilities
• OpenCV - Image processing

📊 Performance Metrics

Our AI models deliver exceptional accuracy:

Component	Accuracy	Precision	Recall	F1-Score
Disease Detection	98%	98%	98%	98%
Plant Identification	95%	94%	96%	95%

Dataset: 70,029 training images, 17,572 testing images

🏗️ Architecture

┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   React Client  │    │   Express API   │    │   MongoDB       │
│   (Frontend)    │◄──►│   (Backend)     │◄──►│   (Database)    │
└─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘
         │                       │                       │
         │              ┌─────────────────┐             │
         └──────────────►│   Gemini API    │             │
                        │   (AI Assistant)│             │
                        └─────────────────┘             │
                                  │                     │
                        ┌─────────────────┐             │
                        │   TensorFlow    │             │
                        │   (CNN Model)   │◄────────────┘
                        └─────────────────┘

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• MongoDB 6+
• npm or yarn

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Divanshu0212/HackByte_3.0.git
cd HackByte_3.0

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Install frontend dependencies
cd frontend
npm install
cd ..

# Install backend dependencies
cd backend
npm install
cd ..

Environment Setup

Create .env files in both frontend and backend directories:

Backend .env

PORT=5000
MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key
CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your_cloudinary_name
CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your_cloudinary_key
CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=your_cloudinary_secret

Frontend .env

REACT_APP_API_URL=http://localhost:5000
REACT_APP_TURNSTILE_SITE_KEY=your_turnstile_site_key

Running the Application

# Development mode (runs both frontend and backend)
npm run dev

# OR run separately
# Backend
cd backend && npm start

# Frontend
cd frontend && npm start

Visit http://localhost:3000 to see the application.

📝 API Documentation

Authentication Endpoints

POST /api/auth/register    # User registration
POST /api/auth/login       # User login
POST /api/auth/verify      # Email verification

Plant Management

GET    /api/plants         # Get user's plants
POST   /api/plants         # Add new plant
PUT    /api/plants/:id     # Update plant
DELETE /api/plants/:id     # Delete plant

AI Assistant

POST /api/chat/message     # Send message to AI
GET  /api/chat/history     # Get conversation history

Disease Detection

POST /api/diagnosis/analyze  # Analyze plant image
GET  /api/diagnosis/history  # Get diagnosis history

Development Workflow

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

Code Style

• Follow ESLint configuration
• Use Prettier for formatting
• Write meaningful commit messages
• Add tests for new features

👥 Team

Name	Role
Aryan Kesarwani	Backend Developer
Salugu Harshita Bhanu	Frontend & Security
Prakriti Das	AI/ML Specialist
Divanshu Bhargava	AI/ML Specialist

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Google Gemini AI for conversational AI capabilities
• TensorFlow for machine learning framework
• Plant Disease Dataset contributors
• Open source community for various tools and libraries

📞 Support

• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Email: shiki2hustle@gmail.com

⭐ Show Your Support

If you find PlantZ helpful, please consider giving it a star on GitHub! Your support helps us continue improving the platform.

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PlantZ - Breaking down the red tape of plant care, one leaf at a time.
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