Jaskirat Project
Jaskirat Project
Jaskirat Project
Bachelor of Technology
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Computer Science and Engineering
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CERTIFICATE
Certified that Amit Kumar (Roll No-15), Jaskirat Kaur (Roll No-
46), Ayushi Yadav (Roll No-62), Garima Gautam (Roll No- 69)
has carried out the Project / Research entitled “AgroTuber Vision”
for the award of Bachelor Of Technology from DR.APJ ABDUL
KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW under my supervi-
sion. The project / research embodies results of original work, and stud-
ies are carried out by the students himself and the contents of the work
do not form the basis for the award of any other degree to the candidate
or to anybody else from this or any other University/Institution.
Date:
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Contents
Declaration i
Certificate ii
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Identification of the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Significance of the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Research / Project Questions and Objectives . . . . . . . 2
2 Research Objectives 3
2.1 Primary Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1.1 Objective 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1.2 Objective 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Secondary Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2.1 Objective 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2.2 Objective 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Literature Review 5
3.1 Key Concepts and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 Historical Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 Theoretical Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.4 Previous Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.5 Current State of the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.6 Identified Gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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4 Research Methodology 7
4.1 Research Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.2 Data Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.2.1 Primary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2.2 Secondary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.3 Data Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.4 Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.5 Ethical Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.6 Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7 Discussion 16
7.1 Interpretation of Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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7.2 Comparison with Existing Literature . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.3 Theoretical Implications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.4 Practical Implications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.5 Limitations and Future Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.6 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8 Conclusion 18
8.1 Summary of Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8.2 Contributions to Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8.3 Implications for Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8.4 Future Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8.5 Final Thoughts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9 Recommendations 20
9.1 Research Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9.2 Practical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9.3 Technology and Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9.4 Policy Implications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9.5 Collaboration Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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List of Tables
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List of Figures
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Background
Plant diseases, particularly early and late blight, pose significant threats
to agriculture, leading to reduced crop yields. This project leverages
deep learning techniques, specifically CNN and DenseNet, to enhance
disease detection, aiming for timely intervention and improved agricul-
tural productivity.
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1.4 Research / Project Questions and Objectives
**Research Questions:** 1. How effective are CNN and DenseNet in
detecting early and late blight diseases? 2. What features contribute
most to accurate disease classification?
**Objectives:** 1. To develop a robust model for plant disease de-
tection. 2. To evaluate model performance and accuracy.
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Chapter 2
Research Objectives
Here, you should provide a clear and concise explanation of the objectives
of your research. What are you trying to achieve, and what specific goals
or outcomes are you aiming for in your study? This section sets the
stage for the rest of your research synopsis, as it outlines the purpose
and direction of your work.
2.1.1 Objective 1
2.1.2 Objective 2
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and late blight diseases in plants, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and
providing timely intervention for effective crop management.
2.2.1 Objective 3
The objective of this project is to develop a robust model using CNN and
DenseNet algorithms to accurately detect early blight and late blight
diseases in plants. This will facilitate timely interventions, ultimately
improving crop health and agricultural productivity.
2.2.2 Objective 4
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Chapter 3
Literature Review
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3.3 Theoretical Framework
The theoretical framework for this project is based on deep learning,
specifically Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and DenseNet archi-
tectures. These models learn hierarchical features from plant images,
enabling accurate classification of diseases by identifying patterns asso-
ciated with early and late blight symptoms.
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Chapter 4
Research Methodology
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4.2.1 Primary Data
Primary data for this project can be collected through field surveys,
where images of healthy and diseased plant leaves are captured. Addi-
tionally, expert evaluations and annotations can provide ground truth
labels, facilitating the training and validation of the CNN and DenseNet
models.
Secondary data for plant disease detection includes existing research ar-
ticles, agricultural reports, and datasets containing images of diseased
and healthy plants. These resources provide valuable insights into dis-
ease patterns, symptoms, and machine learning models, facilitating im-
proved accuracy in disease classification and detection.
4.4 Sampling
In this project, we employ a stratified sampling approach to ensure a di-
verse representation of healthy and diseased plant images. This method
enhances the robustness of our model by capturing variations in symp-
toms across different plant species and growth conditions.
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promoting fair access to diagnostic tools for all farmers. Additionally, the
impact on livelihoods and local ecosystems must be carefully evaluated
to avoid negative consequences.
4.6 Limitations
Despite their effectiveness, CNN and DenseNet models for plant disease
detection face limitations such as the need for large, high-quality labeled
datasets, potential overfitting, sensitivity to environmental conditions,
and challenges in real-time implementation, which can hinder widespread
adoption in agriculture.
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Chapter 5
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5.1.2 Secondary Data Collection
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5.4 Data Visualization
Data visualization in plant disease detection involves using tools like
heatmaps and confusion matrices to represent model performance. These
visualizations highlight which areas of leaf images influence predictions,
enabling better understanding of model accuracy and identifying mis-
classified diseases effectively.
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Chapter 6
In this chapter, we present the results and findings obtained from our
research study. This section provides a detailed analysis of the data,
answers the research questions or hypotheses, and discusses the implica-
tions of the findings.
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6.2 Qualitative Results
For qualitative results, mention how the model visually differentiates
between early and late blight. Example: ”The model accurately distin-
guishes early blight’s yellow lesions and late blight’s dark spots, effec-
tively highlighting the diseased areas on leaves, confirming strong visual
recognition capability for plant disease diagnosis.”
”The model consistently detected early blight and late blight diseases
with an accuracy of 97percent. Precision and recall exceeded 95
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Additionally, variations in image quality and environmental factors may
affect the accuracy of detecting early and late blight.
6.6 Conclusion
The project successfully detects early and late blight diseases in plants
using CNN and DenseNet, achieving high accuracy. The model’s per-
formance demonstrates its potential for aiding farmers in early disease
detection, ensuring better crop health and productivity.
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Chapter 7
Discussion
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7.3 Theoretical Implications
The use of CNN and DenseNet in plant disease detection highlights
the theoretical advancement of deep learning in visual pattern recogni-
tion. These models effectively learn complex features from plant images,
offering insights into the capabilities of neural networks for real-world
agricultural applications.
7.6 Conclusion
The use of CNN and DenseNet in plant disease detection offers a powerful
solution for early identification of blight diseases. This approach not
only enhances diagnostic accuracy but also supports timely intervention,
helping to reduce crop losses and improve agricultural productivity.
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Chapter 8
Conclusion
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8.3 Implications for Practice
Implementing CNN and DenseNet for plant disease detection can signif-
icantly enhance agricultural practices by enabling early and accurate di-
agnosis. This technology empowers farmers to make informed decisions,
optimize resource use, and ultimately improve crop yield and sustain-
ability in food production.
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Chapter 9
Recommendations
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9.3 Technology and Methodology
This project employs Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and DenseNet
architectures to analyze plant leaf images for early and late blight detec-
tion. The methodology involves image preprocessing, model training on
labeled datasets, and evaluation of accuracy to enhance disease detection
capabilities.
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