Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Phytopathology
identification using machine learning is a study that aims to develop and
implement a computer-based system for the diagnosis of plant diseases. The
system utilizes advanced machine learning techniques to analyse images or other
data inputs of affected plants and identify the pathogen responsible for the
disease. The goal is to provide a fast, accurate, and cost-effective solution
for phytopathology identification, helping to prevent the spread of plant
diseases and improve crop yields. The study involves the collection and
labelling of a large dataset of plant disease images, which is then used to
train the machine learning models. The models are evaluated based on their
accuracy and ability to generalize to unseen data. In addition, the system can
also take into consideration other factors such as plant species, symptoms, and
location, to make a more accurate diagnosis. The results of the study
demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of using machine learning for
phytopathology identification and provide insights into the development of
similar systems in the future. The implications of this study go beyond just
improving crop yields. Accurate and timely diagnosis of plant diseases is
crucial for food security and the preservation of biodiversity. By
incorporating machine learning into phytopathology, this study has the
potential to contribute to a more sustainable and resilient food system.
Country : India
IRJIET, Volume 7, Special Issue of ICRTET- 2023 pp. 220-223