Convolution neural network in precision agriculture for plant image recognition and classification

- The Plant Disease Detection and Classification project is designed to help farmers identify crop diseases at an early stage using images of plant leaves. By applying advanced machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques, this system aims to automatically detect and classify various plant diseases with high accuracy. Early identification of plant diseases plays a vital role in improving crop yield, reducing unnecessary pesticide usage, and encouraging sustainable farming practices. Once a disease is detected, the system not only identifies it but also provides a brief description and recommends appropriate prevention and treatment methods. To enhance performance, the project uses data augmentation and normalization techniques—helping the model handle variations in lighting, angles, and environmental conditions. The system is trained on a diverse dataset containing images of both healthy and diseased leaves from different plant species, categorized into 38 different classes. The project incorporates various machine learning algorithms such as Support Vector Machines (SVM), K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Decision Trees, and Random Forests, as well as a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for deep learning. Among these, CNNs have shown outstanding performance due to their ability to learn spatial features from images effectively. While existing research has shown promising results, real-world challenges such as varying image quality, lighting conditions, and background clutter still affect accuracy. This project aims to overcome these issues by training on large, diverse datasets and fine-tuning model parameters. Ultimately, this project hopes to empower farmers with an intelligent tool to monitor crop health, make informed decisions, and contribute to food security through precision agriculture. Keywords: Plant Disease Detection, Automated Disease Detection System, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Augmentation, Data Normalization, Support Vector Machine, KNN Classifier, Convolutional Neural Network, Decision Trees, Random Forest

An approach for precision farming under pivot irrigation system using remote sensing and GIS techniques

Detection of brain tumor is very challenging task in today’s medical world. Nowadays, many doctors prefer ready-made methods to diagnose the tumor from given magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images. Accurate and less time-consuming methods are used frequently to identify it. This paper introduces new techniques for finding and differentiating brain tumors. The new methods include support vector machine (SVM) and convolution neural network (CNN) with Softmax classifier. The SVM uses histogram of oriented gradients (HOGs) as a feature to label the given dataset. Further, the same feature of the test image is verified against labeled sets and classified. The SVM gives accuracy of 87.33%. In CNN, multilayer structure is used. It contains a convolution layer followed by the pooling layer and finally fully connected layer. In CNN, specifically, Alexnet is preferred for classification. In Alexnet, rectified linear unit (ReLU) is used as an activation function. At the output of it, Softmax is used as activation to classify the images. The CNN with Softmax classifier gives improved accuracy of 98.68%. In addition, the performance measures are also found out such as specificity, sensitivity, and precision. The sensitivity with SVM is 93.18%, and with CNN, it increases up to 100%. Comparing both methods with the obtained results, the CNN with Softmax classifier gives better results. Proposed method with CNN produces only one misclassified image as an advantage over the existing method, while SVM gives nine misclassified images. The methods are tested on 253 MRI images which are detected and classified correctly with Matlab.KeywordsSVMCNNHOGMRI

<a name="_Hlk111461667"></a><a name="_Hlk124367681"></a><span>Lung cancer (LC) is calming many lives and is becoming a serious cause of concern. The detection of LC at an early stage assists the chances of recovery. Accuracy of detection of LC at an early stage can be improved with the help of a convolutional neural network (CNN) based deep learning approach. In this paper, we present two methodologies for Lung cancer detection (LCD) applied on Lung image database consortium (LIDC) and image database resource initiative (IDRI) data sets. Classification of these LC images is carried out using support vector machine (SVM), and deep CNN. The CNN is trained with i) multiple batches and ii) single batch for LC image classification as non cancer and cancer image. All these methods are being implemented in MATLAB. The accuracy of classification obtained by SVM is 65%, whereas deep CNN produced detection accuracy of 80% and 100% respectively for multiple and single batch training. The novelty of our experimentation is near 100% classification accuracy obtained by our deep CNN model when tested on 25 Lung computed tomography (CT) test images each of size 512×512 pixels in less than 20 iterations as compared to the research work carried out by other researchers using cropped LC nodule images.</span>

Although face recognition systems have wide application, they are vulnerable to presentation attack samples (fake samples). Therefore, a presentation attack detection (PAD) method is required to enhance the security level of face recognition systems. Most of the previously proposed PAD methods for face recognition systems have focused on using handcrafted image features, which are designed by expert knowledge of designers, such as Gabor filter, local binary pattern (LBP), local ternary pattern (LTP), and histogram of oriented gradients (HOG). As a result, the extracted features reflect limited aspects of the problem, yielding a detection accuracy that is low and varies with the characteristics of presentation attack face images. The deep learning method has been developed in the computer vision research community, which is proven to be suitable for automatically training a feature extractor that can be used to enhance the ability of handcrafted features. To overcome the limitations of previously proposed PAD methods, we propose a new PAD method that uses a combination of deep and handcrafted features extracted from the images by visible-light camera sensor. Our proposed method uses the convolutional neural network (CNN) method to extract deep image features and the multi-level local binary pattern (MLBP) method to extract skin detail features from face images to discriminate the real and presentation attack face images. By combining the two types of image features, we form a new type of image features, called hybrid features, which has stronger discrimination ability than single image features. Finally, we use the support vector machine (SVM) method to classify the image features into real or presentation attack class. Our experimental results indicate that our proposed method outperforms previous PAD methods by yielding the smallest error rates on the same image databases.

Most popular image classification methods mainly focus on classification ability rather than recognizing new things. However, human lay emphasis on cognition first and then classification, which is closely related to human memory system. Though many memory models have been proposed, they are studied in word list whereas the reports about natural images are still limited. This paper proposes a memory model for image recognition and classification based on convolutional neural network and Bayesian decision. First the image feature is extracted by convolutional neural network and stored in binary form. Then the representation, storage and retrieval processes of visual images are modeled. The test image feature vector is matched in parallel to the studied image vectors, and the likelihood values are calculated. Finally, the odd that the test image belongs to a new class is computed based on all likelihood values. If the odd value is greater than a certain threshold, the test image is regarded as new; otherwise, the Bayesian decision rule for image classification is performed. Experimental results on Caltech-101 and Caltech-256 datasets show that the proposed method can perform well in image recognition and classification tasks. And the hit probability of the method is higher than two typical methods, SRC and ELM, at present while the false alarm rate is far lower than them.

Computer vision is becoming an increasingly trendy word in the area of image processing. With the emergence of computer vision applications, there is a significant demand to recognize objects automatically. Deep CNN (convolution neural network) has benefited the computer vision community by producing excellent results in video processing, object recognition, picture classification and segmentation, natural language processing, speech recognition, and many other fields. Furthermore, the introduction of large amounts of data and readily available hardware has opened new avenues for CNN study. Several inspirational concepts for the progress of CNN have been investigated, including alternative activation functions, regularization, parameter optimization, and architectural advances. Furthermore, achieving innovations in architecture results in a tremendous enhancement in the capacity of the deep CNN. Significant emphasis has been given to leveraging channel and spatial information, with a depth of architecture and information processing via multi-path. This survey paper focuses mainly on the primary taxonomy and newly released deep CNN architectures, and it divides numerous recent developments in CNN architectures into eight groups. Spatial exploitation, multi-path, depth, breadth, dimension, channel boosting, feature-map exploitation, and attention-based CNN are the eight categories. The main contribution of this manuscript is in comparing various architectural evolutions in CNN by its architectural change, strengths, and weaknesses. Besides, it also includes an explanation of the CNN’s components, the strengths and weaknesses of various CNN variants, research gap or open challenges, CNN applications, and the future research direction.

This research delves into the application of artificial intelligence in precision farming and crop monitoring, focusing on four AI algorithms: “Support Vector Machine (SVM), Random Forest (RF), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)”. The objective of improving crop disease detection accuracy and prediction efficiency, along with yield prediction and resource optimization, is targeted. The models were trained to predict crop health and optimize agricultural practices, using a dataset of crop images and environmental data. For the test result, CNN took the leads with an accuracy of 92.5% in disease detection, followed by RF with an accuracy of 89.3%, SVM with an accuracy of 86.7%, and KNN with an accuracy of 81.5%. Additionally, crop yield prediction using a hybrid AI model incorporating meteorological and soil data showed an R-squared value of 0.88, demonstrating strong prediction capabilities. The integration of AI with UAVs and remote sensing technologies allowed for real-time monitoring of crops, providing farmers with actionable insights to optimize resource use. These results demonstrate the possible significant impact of AI on facilitating sustainable farming practices through cost savings, reduced environmental impact, and improved productivity. In general, AI applications in agriculture will revolutionize precision farming by coming up with intelligent data-driven solutions for crop management.

In the field of medicine, with the introduction of computer systems that can collect and analyze massive amounts of data, many non-invasive diagnostic methods are being developed for a variety of conditions. In this study, our aim is to develop a non-invasive method of classifying respiratory sounds that are recorded by an electronic stethoscope and the audio recording software that uses various machine learning algorithms.In order to store respiratory sounds on a computer, we developed a cost-effective and easy-to-use electronic stethoscope that can be used with any device. Using this device, we recorded 17,930 lung sounds from 1630 subjects.We employed two types of machine learning algorithms; mel frequency cepstral coefficient (MFCC) features in a support vector machine (SVM) and spectrogram images in the convolutional neural network (CNN). Since using MFCC features with a SVM algorithm is a generally accepted classification method for audio, we utilized its results to benchmark the CNN algorithm. We prepared four data sets for each CNN and SVM algorithm to classify respiratory audio: (1) healthy versus pathological classification; (2) rale, rhonchus, and normal sound classification; (3) singular respiratory sound type classification; and (4) audio type classification with all sound types. Accuracy results of the experiments were; (1) CNN 86%, SVM 86%, (2) CNN 76%, SVM 75%, (3) CNN 80%, SVM 80%, and (4) CNN 62%, SVM 62%, respectively.As a result, we found out that spectrogram image classification with CNN algorithm works as well as the SVM algorithm, and given the large amount of data, CNN and SVM machine learning algorithms can accurately classify and pre-diagnose respiratory audio.

A large number of digital painting image resources cannot be directly converted into electronic form due to their differences in painting techniques and poor preservation of paintings. Moreover, the difficulty of extracting classification features can also lead to the consumption of human time and misclassification problems. The aim of this research is to address the challenges of converting various digital painting image resources into electronic form and the difficulties of accurately extracting classification features. The goal is to improve the usefulness and accuracy of painting image classification. Converting various digital painting image resources directly into electronic format and accurately extracting classification features are challenging due to differences in painting techniques and painting preservation, as well as the complexity of accurately extracting classification features. Overcoming these adjustments and improving the classification of painting features with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques is crucial. The existing classification methods have good applications in different fields. But their research on painting classification is relatively limited. In order to better manage the painting system, advanced intelligent algorithms need to be introduced for corresponding work, such as feature recognition, image classification, etc. Through these studies, unlabeled classification of massive painting images can be carried out, while guiding future research directions. This study proposes an image classification model based on AI stroke features, which utilizes edge detection and grayscale image feature extraction to extract stroke features; and the convolutional neural network (CNN) and support vector machine are introduced into image classification, and an improved LeNet-5 CNN is proposed to achieve comprehensive assurance of image feature extraction. Considering the diversity of painting image features, the study combines color features with stroke features, and uses weighted K-means clustering algorithm to extract sample features. The experiment illustrates that the K-CNN hybrid model proposed in the study achieved an accuracy of 94.37% in extracting image information, which is higher than 78.24, 85.69, and 86.78% of C4.5, K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), and Bi directional Long short-term Memory (BiLSTM) algorithms. In terms of image classification information recognition, the algorithms with better performance from good to poor are: the mixed model > BiLSTM > KNN > C4.5 model, with corresponding accuracy values of 0.938, 0.897, 0.872, and 0.851, respectively. And the number of fluctuation nodes in the mixed model is relatively small. And the sample search time is significantly shorter than other comparison algorithms, with a maximum recognition accuracy of 92.64% for the style, content, color, texture, and direction features of the image, which can effectively recognize the contrast and discrimination of the image. This method effectively provides a new technical means and research direction for digitizing image information.

Introduction: This paper presents a novel approach for classifying different types of steel rods using a combination of pre-trained convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and fuzzy logic systems. We utilize VGG16, ResNet50, and InceptionV3 models to extract features from grayscale images of steel rods, which are then classified using Support Vector Machines (SVM). Furthermore, we incorporate a fuzzy logic system to improve the final classification accuracy by combining the individual accuracies of each CNN model. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach in achieving high classification accuracy compared to traditional methods. Objectives: This research presents a novel multi-model approach for steel rod classification utilizing three distinct fuzzy logic systems: Fuzzy Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), Fuzzy Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), and Fuzzy Neural Network. The proposed system addresses the critical challenge of accurate defect detection and classification in steel manufacturing processes. By combining these complementary approaches, we achieve enhanced feature extraction capabilities and improved classification accuracy. Experimental results demonstrate that our multi-model system achieves a classification accuracy of 97.8%, surpassing single-model approaches by an average of 8.2%. The system successfully identifies surface defects, structural anomalies, and dimensional variations with high precision, making it suitable for real-time industrial applications. Methods: This paper introduces a novel approach for the feature extraction and classification of steel rods by integrating multiple models and utilizing fuzzy logic systems. The methodology leverages pre-trained convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for extracting comprehensive feature representations from steel rod images. These extracted features are then combined and integrated using fuzzy logic to enhance classification accuracy and reliability. By addressing the limitations of traditional manual inspection methods and single-model approaches, this integrated multi-model system offers a robust solution for real-time industrial implementation. The proposed system aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of quality control processes in steel rod manufacturing, ensuring consistent and accurate classification even under varying conditions and complexities. This innovative approach paves the way for more advanced and adaptable automated inspection systems in the industry. Results: The paper aims to develop an integrated multi-model system that combines three distinct fuzzy logic approaches to enhance feature extraction capabilities through complementary methodologies. By improving the classification accuracy and reliability, the system addresses the limitations of existing methods. The goal is to create a robust and adaptable system that is suitable for real-time industrial implementation for steel rod analysis and classification. This comprehensive approach leverages the strengths of multiple models and fuzzy logic techniques, ensuring accurate and efficient classification processes, even under complex and varying conditions. The proposed multi model system is designed to meet the stringent quality control requirements of industrial applications, ultimately improving productivity and product quality through reliable automated inspection and classification for steel rod with accuracy of 97.80%, precision of 97.30% and recall 97.50%. Conclusions: This paper presents a novel approach for the classification of steel rods using a combination of pre-trained CNN models and fuzzy logic systems. The experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of our method in achieving high classification accuracy. This research demonstrates the effectiveness of a multi-model fuzzy logic approach for steel rod classification. The system achieves significant improvements over single-model approaches while maintaining real-time processing capabilities. Our approach provides a foundation for further research and development in automated industrial image classification.

Different kinds of techniques are evaluated and analyzed for various classification models for the detection of diseases of citrus fruits. This paper aims to systematically review the papers that focus on the prediction, detection, and classification of citrus fruit diseases that have employed machine learning, deep learning, and statistical techniques. Additionally, this paper explores the present state of the art of the concept of image acquisition, digital image processing, feature extraction, and classification approaches, and each one is discussed separately. A total of 78 papers are selected after applying primary selection criteria, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and quality assessment criteria. We observe that the following are widely used in the selected studies: hyperspectral imaging systems for the image acquisition process, thresholding for image processing, support vector machine (SVM) models as machine learning (ML) models, convolutional neural network (CNN) architectures as deep learning models, principal component analysis (PCA) as a statistical model, and classification accuracy as evaluation parameters. Moreover, the color feature is the most popularly used feature for the RGB color space. From the review studies that performed comparative analyses, we find that the best techniques that outperformed other techniques in their respective categories are as follows: SVM among the ML methods, ANN among the neural network networks, CNN among the deep learning methods, and linear discriminant analysis (LDA) among the statistical techniques.This study concludes with meta-analysis, limitations, and future research directions.

Deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs) offer a promising performance for many image processing areas, such as super-resolution, deconvolution, image classification, denoising, and segmentation, with outstanding results. Here, we develop for the first time, to our knowledge, a method to perform 3-D computational optical tomography using 3-D DCNN. A simulated 3-D phantom dataset was first constructed and converted to a dataset of phase objects imaged on a spatial light modulator. For each phase image in the dataset, the corresponding diffracted intensity image was experimentally recorded on a CCD. We then experimentally demonstrate the ability of the developed 3-D DCNN algorithm to solve the inverse problem by reconstructing the 3-D index of refraction distributions of test phantoms from the dataset from their corresponding diffraction patterns.

Effectively analysis of remote-sensing images is very important in many practical applications, such as urban planning, geospatial object detection, military monitoring, vegetation mapping and precision agriculture. Recently, convolutional neural network based deep learning algorithm has achieved a series of breakthrough research results in the fields of objective detection, image semantic segmentation and image classification, etc. Their powerful feature learning capabilities have attracted more attention and have important research value. In this article, firstly we have summarized the basic structure and several classical convolutional neural network architectures. Secondly, the recent research problems on convolutional neural network are discussed. Later, we summarized the latest research results in convolutional neural network based remote sensing fields. Finally, the conclusion has made on the basis of current issue on convolutional neural networks and the future development direction.

Due to the benefits of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) in image classification, they have been extensively used in the computerized classification and focus of crop pests. The intention of the current find out about is to advance a deep convolutional neural network to mechanically identify 14 species of tea pests that possess symmetry properties. (1) As there are not enough tea pests images in the network to train the deep convolutional neural network, we proposes to classify tea pests images by fine-tuning the VGGNET-16 deep convolutional neural network. (2) Through comparison with traditional machine learning algorithms Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP), the performance of our method is evaluated (3) The three methods can identify tea tree pests well: the proposed convolutional neural network classification has accuracy up to 97.75%, while MLP and SVM have accuracies of 76.07% and 68.81%, respectively. Our proposed method performs the best of the assessed recognition algorithms. The experimental results also show that the fine-tuning method is a very powerful and efficient tool for small datasets in practical problems.