Detecting Spectral Signals in Imaging for Disease Detection in Apple and Grape

J.A. Peller*, G. Polder, P.M. Blok, I. Malounas

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Abstract

Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola), and apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) are endemic diseases that affect crops across Europe. These diseases can respectively cause severe losses in grapes, apples in particular when not detected in an early stage. Spectral image sensing was explored to see whether it outperforms standard RGB colour imaging due to its extended wavelength range and more detailed reflection over the spectrum. Image data was acquired in apple orchards, vineyards and greenhouses of Italy and the Netherlands using a research based IMEC Snapscan spectral camera with high spectral resolution (150 bands, 470-900nm), and later a commercially available SILIOS spectral camera. We show using these datasets and a linear discriminant analysis that detection of early symptoms of both diseases is possible.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the European Conference on Agricultural Engineering AgEng 2021
EditorsJ.C. Barbosa, L.L. Silva, P. Lourenço, A. Sousa, J.R. Silva, V.F. Cruz, F. Baptista
PublisherEurAgEng, Cranfield
Pages63-69
Publication statusPublished - 4 Jul 2021
EventEuropean Conference on Agricultural Engineering AgEng 2021 - Evora, Portugal
Duration: 4 Jul 20218 Jul 2021

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Conference on Agricultural Engineering AgEng 2021
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityEvora
Period4/07/218/07/21

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