Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The proposed project introduces an innovative plant disease detection, harnessing the power of a Raspberry Pi, advanced imaging technology, and Realtime SMS alerts to revolutionize agricultural practices. Designed to navigate fields independently, this camera captures detailed images of plant leaves and employs sophisticated image processing algorithms to identify early signs of diseases, including fungal infections, bacterial blight, and nutrient deficiencies. When a potential disease is detected, the system sends instant SMS notifications to farmers, enabling immediate action to mitigate crop loss. Central to the design is the Raspberry Pi microcontroller, and runs the detection algorithms. The high-resolution camera module plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate diagnosis, while the integrated GSM module facilitates seamless communication. Utilizing cutting-edge machine learning techniques, this system achieves high accuracy in disease recognition, even in diverse agricultural settings. Field tests have showcased its effectiveness, delivered rapid alerts and enhanced decision-making for farmers. By empowering growers with timely insights and proactive disease management, this promotes sustainable farming practices but also paves the way for smarter, technology driven agriculture. Crop diseases pose a significant threat to global food security, causing substantial yield losses and economic damage. Early disease detection is crucial for effective crop management and disease control. This project proposes an automated crop disease detection system using Raspberry Pi and machine learning techniques.
DOI: 10.46632/jeae/4/2/45
Language: English
Topic: Smart Agriculture and AI
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4411111454