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¹School of Computer Science Engineering and Information Systems (SCORE), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India.

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Summary

This study introduces an artificial intelligence (AI) approach using deep learning (DL) and machine learning (ML) to automate plant leaf disease identification. The AI models achieved high accuracy across multiple datasets, offering a more efficient alternative to traditional methods.

Keywords:

Classification Convolutional neural networks (CNNs)Deep learning (DL)Feature extraction Machine learning (ML)Plant leaf disease detection Pythagoras tree

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Area of Science:

Agricultural Science
Computer Science
Plant Pathology

Background:

Conventional plant disease identification is often manual, time-consuming, and prone to errors.
Developing automated, accurate methods is crucial for effective crop management and food security.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and evaluate an automated plant leaf disease detection system using artificial intelligence (AI).
To enhance the accuracy and efficiency of disease identification compared to traditional methods.

Main Methods:

Utilized deep learning (DL) models, specifically convolutional neural networks (CNNs) like VGG19 and Inception v3, for feature extraction from leaf images.
Employed machine learning (ML) algorithms, including Support Vector Machines (SVM) and k-Nearest Neighbors (kNN), for classification.
Tested the system on four distinct datasets: Banana Leaf, Custard Apple Leaf and Fruit, Fig Leaf, and Potato Leaf.

Main Results:

Achieved high accuracy rates across datasets, with the Custard Apple Leaf and Fruit dataset reaching 99.1% using VGG19 with kNN.
Demonstrated strong performance for Banana Leaf (91.9% accuracy with Inception v3 + SVM) and Fig Leaf (86.5% accuracy).
The Potato Leaf dataset showed moderate performance (62.6% accuracy with Inception v3 + SVM), indicating dataset-specific optimization needs.

Conclusions:

The integration of DL and ML techniques provides a versatile and accurate solution for automated plant disease detection.
The findings offer valuable insights and references for developing targeted solutions for specific plant diseases.
AI-powered systems can significantly improve the efficiency and reliability of plant disease diagnosis in agriculture.