LEAF DISEASE DETECTION

AND RECOMMENDATION
SYSTEM
BY:
GUIDED BY: 20KD1A1564 - V.UMA SRIHITHA
R.VENKATARAMANA 20KD1A1521 - G.S.L.TEJASWI
20KD1A1527 - I.MOHAN KUMARI
20KD1A1508 - B.SABARISH
ABSTRACT:
This project proposes an innovative machine learning approach for automated leaf
disease detection. The goal is to create a precise and efficient system capable of
identifying plant leaf diseases. By utilizing image processing and deep learning
algorithms, the system analyzes leaf images taken with digital cameras or
smartphones. Through training a convolutional neural network (CNN) on a
comprehensive dataset containing healthy and diseased leaves, the system becomes
adept at distinguishing between various disease types. Leveraging tagged images of
healthy and diseased leaves, our system showcases robustness and high accuracy.
The automated image processing, particularly involving deep convolutional networks,
ensures rapid and accurate results. The system's effectiveness will be gauged through
extensive experimentation, comparing its performance against existing methods.
Ultimately, this project contributes to the progress of precision agriculture and
sustainable crop management practices.
 Integrating recommendation systems enhances input utilization, increasing
agriculture's productivity and sustainability.The Plant village dataset was used to
extract the data . It includes every plant that is currently listed in the database .
 INTRODUCTION:
• Leaf disease detection is an important task in agriculture that can help farmers to identify and treat plant
diseases in a timely manner. One effective approach for leaf disease detection is to use convolutional neural
networks (CNNs), a type of deep learning model that is specifically designed for image processing tasks.

• A CNN works by extracting features from an input image through a series of convolutional layers and pooling
layers. These features are then passed through one or more fully connected layers to generate a classification
output for the image.

• By training a CNN on a dataset of labeled images of healthy and diseased leaves, it is possible to create a
model that can accurately classify new images of leaves as either healthy or diseased.

• CNNs have been shown to be highly effective for leaf disease detection, achieving high accuracy and
robustness to variations in lighting, orientation.

• Overall, the use of CNNs for leaf disease detection has the potential to improve the efficiency and accuracy of
plant disease management, helping farmers to identify and treat diseases early and reduce crop losses.
• Numerous illnesses and pests have the potential to significantly affect the
integrity and productivity of crops.
What motivated us to choose this topic:
• The choice to focus on the Leaf Disease Detection and Recommendation System was
motivated by several factors.
• Firstly, recognizing the significant role that agriculture plays in sustaining our world, I
aimed to contribute to this field using technological advancements.
• Secondly, the alarming increase in crop losses due to various diseases sparked my
interest in developing a solution that could help farmers identify and manage these
issues effectively.
• Additionally, the potential for leveraging machine learning and image processing
techniques to create a smart and efficient system intrigued me.
• Undoubtedly, the trajectory towards embracing the Leaf Disease Detection and
Recommendation System was meticulously shaped by a tapestry of compelling catalysts.
Central to this voyage is an unwavering acknowledgment of agriculture's linchpin status
in the tapestry of global sustenance.
• By working on this topic, I aspire to bridge the gap between agriculture and technology,
ultimately leading to enhanced food security and sustainable farming practices.
METHODOLOGY:
References:
• https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9277379

• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344282301_L
eaf_Disease_Detection_Using_Machine_Learning

• https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8944556
THANK YOU!