New transformer-based AI model enhances precision in rice leaf disease detection

Rice is one of the world’s most essential food crops, but its production is constantly threatened by leaf diseases caused by pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses. These diseases, which manifest as spots or blotches on leaves, can severely impact crop health and yield. Rice is one of the world’s most essential food crops, but its production is constantly threatened by leaf diseases caused by pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses. These diseases, which manifest as spots or blotches on leaves, can severely impact crop health and yield. Molecular & Computational biology Agriculture Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories