Late Blight

Late blight, a devastating disease affecting crops like potatoes and tomatoes, is the focus of intense research aimed at developing rapid and accurate detection methods to minimize crop losses. Current research emphasizes the use of machine learning, particularly deep convolutional neural networks and support vector machines, often combined with image processing techniques like histogram-oriented gradients or hyperspectral imaging, to identify early disease symptoms even in challenging field conditions. These advanced approaches, sometimes leveraging small datasets through data augmentation, offer the potential for improved disease management and increased crop yields, contributing significantly to more efficient and sustainable agriculture.