Analysis and Implementation of Fruit/Leave Disease Detection using Image Processing and Neural Approach
The latest generation of convolution neural networks (CNNs) has achieved impressive results in the field of image classification. This paper is concerned with a new approach to the development of fruit/plant disease detection model, based on leaf image processing and classification, by the use of ANN. Novel way of training and the methodology used facilitate a quick and easy system implementation in practice. The developed model is able to recognize 13 different types of plant diseases out of healthy leaves, with the ability to distinguish plant leaves from their surroundings. According to our knowledge, this method for plant disease recognition has been proposed for the first time. All essential steps required for implementing this disease recognition model are fully described throughout the paper, starting from gathering images in order to create a database, assessed by agricultural experts. Caffe, a deep learning framework developed by Berkley Vision and Learning Centre, was used to perform the deep CNN training