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Spectral image classification of asymptomatic peanut leaf diseases based on deep learning algorithms.
Laixiang Xu1, Xinjia Chen1, Peng Xu2
1School of Computer and Data Science, Henan University of Urban Construction, Pingdingshan, 467036, China.
Plant Methods
|December 21, 2025
Summary
This study introduces a novel multispectral imaging system and deep learning model for early peanut leaf disease detection. The system achieves 98.45% accuracy in identifying asymptomatic diseases, improving crop yield and quality.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Computer Vision
- Plant Pathology
Background:
- Peanut leaf diseases significantly reduce crop yield and quality.
- Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective disease management.
- Existing diagnostic methods may lack speed and precision.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an advanced system for early diagnosis of peanut leaf diseases.
- To integrate multispectral imaging with deep learning for enhanced detection.
- To improve the accuracy and robustness of peanut disease classification.
Main Methods:
- Designed a hardware system for multispectral reflectance and fluorescence imaging of peanut leaves.
- Collected multispectral images of asymptomatic peanut leaf diseases (scab, scorch spot, anthracnose).
- Developed a deep learning model with convolutional neural networks, adaptive channel attention, and sparse second-order attention mechanisms for classification.
Main Results:
- Achieved a high classification accuracy of 98.45% for asymptomatic peanut leaf diseases.
- Demonstrated that spectral image information enhances model robustness to data transformations.
- The proposed system significantly outperforms traditional methods in detection ability and classification accuracy.
Conclusions:
- The integrated multispectral imaging and deep learning approach offers a powerful tool for precise peanut disease diagnosis.
- This technology can assist botanists in making faster and more accurate diagnoses.
- The findings contribute to ensuring high-quality peanut production and yield.

