CONTENTS
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1 Introduction to Problem Statement 1
2 Objectives of the Project 2
3 Literature Survey 2
4 Methodology/Architecture 3
5 Software/Hardware Requirements 4
6 Applications 4
7 References 5
Rice leaf Disease Detection and Treatment
Deep Learning-Based Mobile and Web App for Rice leaf Disease
Detection and Treatment
1. Introduction to Problem Statement
Agriculture is a critical industry where plant diseases can severely impact crop yield and quality. Early and
accurate detection of diseases in plant leaves is essential to minimize damage and ensure healthy crops. This
project aims to develop a comprehensive solution for plant disease detection using deep learning techniques.
The system will classify diseases in various plant leaves and provide additional information on the disease
and its treatments. A mobile and web-based application will be developed, allowing users to upload images
for disease prediction, view treatment details, and even purchase recommended products.
Introduction to AI, ML, and Deep Learning:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the broad concept of machines being able to carry out tasks that would
normally require human intelligence. AI covers a wide range of activities, from rule-based systems to more
advanced techniques like machine learning.
Machine Learning (ML) is a subset of AI that allows systems to learn from data and improve their
performance over time without being explicitly programmed. ML algorithms analyse patterns in data to
make predictions or decisions.
Deep Learning (DL) is a further subset of ML that uses neural networks with many layers (hence "deep") to
model complex patterns in data. It is particularly effective for tasks such as image and speech recognition
due to its ability to automatically extract features from raw data.
Why Use Deep Learning for rice leaf Disease Detection?
Deep learning, especially Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), is ideal for plant disease detection
because of its ability to process and learn from image data. CNNs can identify intricate patterns in leaf
images to classify diseases with high accuracy. Unlike traditional methods, DL can automatically extract
features, making it more powerful for visual data tasks like plant disease classification
Deep learning evolved after AI and ML because of advancements in computational power and the
availability of large datasets, allowing for deeper neural networks that outperform traditional ML algorithms
in complex tasks.
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Rice leaf Disease Detection and Treatment
2. Objectives of the Project
Develop a system that can detect multiple types of diseases in different plants using images or data.
Ensure the system correctly identifies the specific disease affecting a plant.
appropriate treatment methods or solutions for each detected disease.
Enable real-time tracking and detection of diseases in plants.
Help farmers or gardeners reduce plant damage and increase crop yield through early detection and
effective treatment.
3. Literature Survey
1. Sue Han Leea et al., “New perspectives on plant disease characterization based on deep learning”
This study explores deep learning, particularly CNNs, for early plant disease detection. It highlights the
effectiveness of fine-tuning pre-trained models and introduces a method that categorizes diseases independently of
crops, addressing limitations of traditional crop-disease models.
2. Srdjan Sladojevic et al., “Deep Neural Networks Based Recognition of Plant Diseases by Leaf
Image Classification”
This paper presents a CNN-based model capable of identifying 13 plant diseases with 96.3% accuracy
using the Caffe framework, covering the process from dataset creation to model training.
3. G. Senthilvelan et al., “Leaf Disease Detection using Machine Learning”
This research applies CNNs to distinguish healthy and diseased leaves, focusing on tomato plant
diseases. It emphasizes using machine learning and image processing to aid agricultural productivity and
disease management.
4. Sharada P. Mohanty et al., “Using Deep Learning for Image-Based Plant Disease Detection”
The study uses a dataset of over 54,000 images to train a CNN, achieving 99.35% accuracy in
identifying 26 diseases across 14 crop species, demonstrating the potential of smartphone-assisted
disease diagnosis.
5. Yenn LeCun, Yoshua Bengio, “Convolutional Networks for Images, Speech, and Time-Series”
This foundational work on CNNs discusses their superior performance in visual data processing tasks,
explaining how CNNs excel in extracting hierarchical features for image classification, outperforming
traditional ML methods.
Rice leaf Disease Detection and Treatment
4. Methodology/Architecture 2
Data Collection & Preprocessing: Image datasets of plant leaves, including healthy and diseased
leaves, will be collected, cleaned, and augmented to improve model performance.
Algorithms for Plant Disease Classification:
CNNs with Transfer Learning: A pre-trained Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) like ResNet,
VGG16, or Efficient Net will be fine-tuned on the dataset for high-accuracy disease classification.
Transfer learning allows leveraging existing knowledge from models trained on large image
datasets, speeding up training and improving performance.
Alternative Algorithms: Traditional machine learning methods such as Support Vector Machines
(SVM) or Random Forests can serve as baselines or alternatives to deep learning models,
especially for smaller datasets or specific plant species.
Model Evaluation: Metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score will be used to
evaluate the models, and hyperparameters will be fine-tuned to ensure optimal performance.
API Development with Fast API:
The Fast API framework will be used to build a high-performance, asynchronous API to serve
disease predictions.
The API will handle image uploads, process the data, run the predictions using the deep learning
model, and return results to the frontend (web and mobile).
Mobile App Development:
React Native or Flutter will be used to create a cross-platform mobile app.
The app will allow users to upload leaf images, view disease information, treatment suggestions, and
related product recommendations.
Web App Development:
ReactJS will be used to develop a responsive web application where users can interact with the
system similarly to the mobile app.
Database:
A relational database like PostgreSQL will be used to store disease information, user interactions,
and treatment data.
Deployment:
The backend will be deployed on cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, and the mobile app will be
deployed on the Google Play Store.
Rice leaf Disease Detection and Treatment
Architecture: 3
Data Cleaning and
Model Building
Pre-Processing
Web and Mobile
App
