PLANT DISEASE DETECTION
GUIDE DETAILS :
STUDENT DETAILS:
MR. M.P.J. SANTOSH KUMAR (M.TECH., Ph.D.)
P. NIKHIL
Associate Professor
A23CA0435
DEPARTMENT OF CSE
MCA
ANDHRA UNIVERSITY
ABSTRACT
The Plant Disease Detection Project finds diseases in plants correctly
with the help of machine learning and image processing. The system
detects diseases by analyzing leaf images based on their visual
symptoms.A dataset of diseased and healthy leaves is employed to train a
deep learning model, thus allowing accurate identification.The project
aims to provide farmers with a user-friendly tool for real-time disease
identification, reducing crop losses and improving yield.
INTRODUCTION
Agriculture is crucial in supporting individuals globally. However, plant diseases can
significantly damage crop growth rates and food safety. Early identification and accurate
detection of diseases are the most crucial steps in controlling and avoiding them. This
presentation presents a system designed with the aim of supporting farmers and
agricultural specialists with tools for plant disease identification, treatment, and
knowledge exchange. Through image analysis and specialist guidance, this system aims
at linking farmers with agricultural specialists, enabling better growth of plants and
enhanced agricultural outcomes.
Problem Statement
This system helps farmers and agriculture professionals in plant well-being. It
supports various types of plants (e.g., vegetables, fruits, and cereals) and provides
services such as disease identification through images. It also provides general plant
care advice and allows farmers to interact with agriculture professionals in case of
further questions. The system is meant to assist farmers in overcoming plant
diseases, enhancing the health of crops, and reducing losses with expert advice and
helpful tools.
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements Software Requirements
• User Side: Smartphones/tablets with
• User Side: Mobile apps for image
cameras, displays, and internet.
capture, analysis, and communication.
Optional computers.
• Server Side: Databases, image processing
• Server Side: High-performance libraries, web servers, and APIs.
servers with large storage and good • Programming: Server (Python, Jupyter).
network connectivity. • Libraries: Image processing (OpenCV),
machine learning (TensorFlow), and
database/networking libraries.
Existing System
• PlantVillage – A mobile app using deep learning to detect plant
diseases from images.
• DeepPlant – A deep learning-based system that classifies plant
diseases using convolutional neural networks (CNNs).
• Google’s TensorFlow-based Models – Open-source models for
plant disease detection using image classification.
• AgroAI – AI-powered cloud-based platforms that help farmers
diagnose crop diseases.
• Plantix – A smartphone app that provides disease detection,
treatment advice, and farming recommendations.
Proposed System
• Image Capturing – Capturing leaf images using a smartphone or IoT
based camera.
• Preprocessing – Enhancing images using noise reduction, segmentation,
and feature extraction techniques.
• Deep Learning Model – Utilizing a Convolutional Neural Network
(CNN) to classify plant diseases based on trained datasets.
• User Interface (Mobile/Web App) – Providing real-time disease diagnosis.
Methodologies
Implementation Procedure
• User Management : Implement authentication for farmers and
agricultural experts with role-based access.
• Plant Categorization : Maintain a database for all kind of plant leaves
along with disease data.
• Disease Identification : Train a CNN model for plant disease detection
using image processing and AI.
• Search Functionality : Allow users to search for diseases based on
symptoms, names, or images.
• Disease Records : Maintain a history log of detected diseases for each
user.
Results
Advantages & Limitations
Advantages :
• Early Detection & Prevention – Identifies diseases in early stages, reducing crop
damage.
• Increased Crop Yield – Helps farmers take timely action, improving productivity.
• User-Friendly – Mobile apps and web platforms make it accessible to farmers.
Limitations :
• Dependence on Image Quality – Poor lighting or unclear images can affect results.
• Internet Dependency – Cloud-based systems require stable internet, which may be
unavailable in rural areas.
• High Initial Setup Cost – Requires investment in AI model training and deployment.
Conclusion
Plant disease detection systems help farmers identify diseases early, improving crop
health and productivity. By using AI, machine learning, and image processing, these
systems provide quick and accurate diagnosis with treatment suggestions. While
challenges like image quality and dataset limitations exist, advancements in deep
learning and IoT can improve accuracy. Overall, this technology is a valuable tool for
sustainable agriculture, reducing crop losses and supporting informed decision-
making.
References
https://www.tensorflow.org
https://keras.io
https://developers.google.com/machine-learning/crash-course
https://www.tensorflow.org/tutorials/images/cnn
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