First spectral reflectance dataset of a highly invasive and aggressive alien plant species, Equisetum hyemale (snakegrass), in South Africa: Towards early detection and effective eradication.

Lesibana Sedibana, Mahlatse Kganyago, Thulisile Jaca, Kowiyou Yessoufou

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First spectral reflectance dataset of a highly invasive and aggressive alien plant species, Equisetum hyemale (snakegrass), in South Africa: Towards early detection and effective eradication.Data in brief · 2025
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Lesibana SedibanaDepartment of Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Mahlatse KganyagoDepartment of Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Thulisile JacaSouth African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria, South Africa.

Kowiyou YessoufouAfrican Centre for DNA Barcoding, Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Abstract

This paper presents the first spectral reflectance dataset of snakegrass (Equisetum hyemale L.) invasive alien species recorded in South Africa. A total of 338 plant specimens were collected in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal province, and carefully stored in a cooler box for less than 24 hours of collection to retain the structural and biochemical state of the specimens and their overall characteristics. Then, spectral reflectance measurements were collected under laboratory conditions using the PSR-300 Spectral Evolution full-range spectrometer, equipped with a bifurbucated cable, a leaf clip and an artificial lighting system. Next, spectral preprocessing was performed in R statistical software to remove noisy spectra and regions and perform averaging per sample. The dataset is critical for early detection of the species and spatial distribution mapping using remotely piloted systems and earth observation satellites, providing essential information for aiding containment and eradication efforts.

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BiodiversityInvasive alien plantsRemote sensingSpectral librarySpectrometerSustainable development goals

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PMID40534718

DOI10.1016/j.dib.2025.111582

PMCPMC12175238

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