Babbeleaf Catalog

Purpose of the Catalog

Plants continuously generate subtle bioelectrical signals. The Babbeleaf device captures these signals and associates them with metadata such as:

• Environmental context (temperature, humidity, light, soil conditions)
• Geographic coordinates (GPS)
• User-provided annotations and notes
• Session images (e.g., plant photographs)

By publishing a recording to the Catalog, users contribute to a shared dataset that can be referenced by the wider community. This makes it possible to:

• Compare plant responses across different species, ecosystems, or climates
• Observe signal variability under controlled or natural conditions
• Provide a reproducible foundation for scientific inquiry
• Support the development of cymatic models and data-driven visualizations

Access Policy

The Catalog is publicly visible as a concept and entry point, but the detailed data and recordings are restricted to registered Babbeleaf users. This ensures that published content is discoverable, while maintaining data integrity and attribution for contributing researchers and practitioners.

Babbeleaf Catalog Number (BCN)

Each published entry is assigned a unique Babbeleaf Catalog Number (BCN).

The BCN serves as a persistent identifier that can be cited in research, referenced in discussion, or linked across documentation. The BCN ensures that even as the Catalog grows, individual recordings remain traceable, unambiguous, and scientifically citable.

Example Catalog Entry (Mockup)

The following is a simplified mockup of generic data. For more information on the complete list of catalog data fields tracked, refer to the Catalog entry in the online documentation.

BCN: 2025-0321-TXB
Species: Lupinus texensis (Texas Bluebonnet)
Recorded: 2025-03-21, 09:15 UTC Location: 29.665° N, 97.067° W (native roadside habitat, I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio)
Environment: 22 °C, 55% RH, soil moisture 31%
Device: Babbeleaf v2.3, gain 10×, sample rate 1 kHz

Annotations:

• Characteristic baseline rhythm with secondary peaks during early daylight.
• No anomalous environmental interference observed.
• Field notes: Royal blue corollas with white tips, strong fragrance, dense inflorescence (up to 50 florets per stem).

Catalog Standards

Only gallery submissions that meet strict quality guidelines are promoted to the Catalog. These guidelines include, but are not limited to:

• Verified species identification (with photographic evidence and metadata).
• Accurate geolocation data tied to field conditions.
• Clear and interpretable bioelectrical recordings without signal contamination.
• Complete environmental context (temperature, humidity, soil moisture, time of day).
• Sufficient annotations and supporting notes to aid reproducibility.

This ensures that the Catalog serves not just as a collection of recordings, but as a scientifically reliable dataset for ongoing and future research.

Workflow Overview

To maintain its integrity as a research-grade reference, the Catalog follows a clear workflow:

Gallery Submission

Users capture plant signals and meta data, then upload them to their personal gallery. The user ensures all data is complete and accurate.

Candidate Nomination

A gallery entry may be flagged for catalog consideration by the submitting user or by peer suggestion. Only public galleries are eligible for submission.

Preliminary Review

Automated checks verify metadata completeness, signal quality, and species match.

Validation Process

Entries undergo human review to confirm scientific accuracy, environmental context, and annotation quality.

Catalog Publication

Once accepted, the entry receives a Babbeleaf Catalog Number (BCN) and becomes a permanent, citable resource.

Conclusion

For detailed instructions on how to use the gallery and contribute to the catalog, please refer to the online documentation.