New Delhi, July 10, 2023 – The Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (ICAR-IASRI) has unveiled a groundbreaking mobile application called AI-DISC (Artificial Intelligence Based Disease Identification for Crops). This Android app employs state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technology to automatically detect plant diseases based on visible symptoms. With a user-friendly interface and sophisticated deep learning techniques, AI-DISC marks a significant advancement in crop disease identification.
Available for download at the Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/search?q=ai-disc&c=apps), AI-DISC simplifies the process of identifying and treating plant diseases. Users can install the app on their Android devices and effortlessly capture images of diseased plants for analysis. By simply clicking on the image, the app swiftly identifies the specific disease and provides valuable remedy advice.
AI-DISC currently supports the identification of major diseases in nineteen key crops, empowering farmers and agricultural enthusiasts alike. The comprehensive list of crops and diseases covered by the application includes:
- Rice: Bacterial Leaf Blight, Brown Spot, False Smut, Blast, Narrow Brown Leaf Spot, Tungro, Sheath Rot, and Sheath Blight.
- Wheat: Brown Rust, Black Rust, Yellow Rust.
- Maize: Maydis Leaf Blight, Tucicum Leaf Blight, Common Rust, Brown Stripe, Downy Mildew, Curvularia Leaf Spot, Sorghum Downy Mildew, and Banded Leaf & Sheath Blight.
- Greengram: Powdery Mildew, Yellow Mosaic.
- Cluster Bean: Bacterial Blight, Powdery Mildew.
- Mothbean: Crinkle Virus, Yellow Vein Mosaic.
- Chickpea: Collar Rot, Wilt, and Root Rot.
- Mustard: Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, White Rust.
- Cotton: Bacterial Blight, Cotton Leaf Curl Virus, Wilt.
- Cucurbits: Alternaria Leaf Spot, Healthy.
- Tomato: Early Blight, Late Blight, Leaf Curl, and Target Leaf Spot.
- Coriander: Powdery Mildew, Stem Gall.
- Brinjal: Early Blight, Phomopsis Leaf Blight, Little Leaf, and Phomopsis Leaf Blight.
- Chilli: Anthracnose, Leaf Curl Virus.
- Apple: Alternaria Leaf Blotch, Apple Mosaic Virus, Apple Scab, and Marssonina Leaf Blotch.
- Peach: Leaf Curl, Shot Hole.
- Kinnow: Citrus Canker, Fruit Rot, Greening.
- Assam Lemon: Citrus Greening, Citrus Tristeza Virus.
- Mandarin: Dieback, Sooty Mold.
The AI-DISC app revolutionizes the agricultural industry by offering swift and accurate disease identification for crops, enabling farmers to take timely and targeted measures to combat plant diseases. This innovative solution not only saves valuable time but also assists in improving crop productivity and reducing losses caused by diseases.
ICAR-IASRI’s AI-DISC application is a testament to the institute’s commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence and technological advancements to enhance agricultural practices and support farmers in achieving sustainable and profitable crop cultivation.
Download AI-DISC today and experience the power of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing crop disease identification and management.
