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Integrations for botanical collection data
IrisBG can be integrated with other programs and initiatives. We know how much effort goes into maintaining high-quality plant records, and we're here to help you get the most out of that investment.
IrisBG ArcGIS Mobile
Collect data in the field
Integrate ArcGIS with your IrisBG database. No previous GIS experience is required.
Field Maps
Use your mobile device to:
- Add new or edit existing collection data
- Update coordinates
- Add images
- Complete tasks
We have created step-by-step tutorials and videos to guide you. Start learning with the Mobile Data Collection articles in our Knowledge Library.
Custom basemaps
Reference your own basemap to:
- Collect data
- Edit irrigation lines, paths, elevations and canopy coverage
- Integrate your basemap into the IrisBG software and Garden Explorer
Data exchange
Share your records with the wider community
Exporting data through reports is a built-in feature of IrisBG. Build a tailored report once, then run it on a schedule or send it wherever it needs to go.
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BGCI
Predefined reports for Botanic Gardens Conservation International.
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Darwin Core 2
For GBIF and other biodiversity databases, exported from IrisBG as a Darwin Core Archive.
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ArcGIS
A tailored report format for exporting your collection data to ArcGIS.
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PGSIP
Export data on invasive plant material for the Public Gardens as Sentinels against Invasive Plants initiative.
Automate it with the Task Scheduler
Reporting that repeats does not have to be done by hand. The built-in IrisBG Task Scheduler can:
- Run a saved report on a schedule instead of by hand
- Automate regular data exports
- Upload data directly to the Garden Explorer
Public Gardens as Sentinels against Invasive Plants (PGSIP) add-on
Export your data on invasive plant material and help Morton Arboretum's PGSIP initiative assess non-native plants that exhibit invasive tendencies.
Custom integrations
Customized export & import integrations
We develop custom data integrations in collaboration with third-party partners.
Solutions may include
- Secure closed APIs
- Extensions using existing IrisBG functionality
Current closed API integrations
- Plants of the World Online (POWO)
- World Flora Online (WFO)
Data integrity and security
To ensure data integrity and security, we do not permit direct access to the database or use of internal IrisBG components. Integrations are built as secure closed APIs, or as extensions using existing IrisBG functionality.
Need a specific report format, or interested in developing a custom integration? Contact us to discuss your project, explore supported formats and review terms of use.
See how IrisBG fits your data landscape
Try the full system free for 60 days, or book a demo and tell us the format you need or the partner system you work with.