Conservation of endangered plant species using RFID tags

Abstract

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags in tamper-proof casings are proposed and tested as part of remote security systems for endangered plant species. The tag is shown to be sufficiently broadband and insensitive to the tamperproof box and underlying plant material and achieves a read range of more than 10m with a standard UHF reader system. Tests are undertaken to demonstrate the tag is readable from different elevations and azimuthal angles.