International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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Crop Disease Detection Using Machine Learning Techniques: A Review

Author(s) Ms. SAYALI RAJENDRA JOSHI, Prof. Dr. MOHAMMAD ATIQUE M JUNAID
Country India
Abstract Crop diseases substantially lower agricultural output, endangering food security and farmers' livelihoods globally. Early and precise detection of diseases is critical to apply timely interventions, minimize loss of yield, and curtail pesticide consumption. Recent developments in machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and computer vision have made it possible to automatically classify plant diseases at high accuracy levels. This review article consolidates the literature on conventional image processing methods, ML-based classification, DL structures like convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and transformers, and IoT-based integrated systems for real-time identification. A comparative review identifies the merits and demerits of different approaches, stressing issues like data limitations, model generalizability, computational complexity, and explainability requirements. In addition, newly developing trends in research—such as multimodal methods, light models for edge deployment, and federated learning—are considered as possible directions towards scalable, field- deployable solutions. The survey seeks to provide researchers and practitioners with an integrated view of the state-of-the-art and open up research directions leading towards reliable, efficient, and trustworthy crop disease detection systems.
Keywords Crop disease detection, plant pathology, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, IoT, precision agriculture
Field Computer > Artificial Intelligence / Simulation / Virtual Reality
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-02-12

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