CNN based plant disease identification using PYNQ FPGA

Abstract

This research presents a novel approach for plant disease identification utilizing Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and the PYNQ FPGA platform. The study leverages the parallel processing capabilities of FPGAs to accelerate CNN inference, aiming to enhance the efficiency of plant disease detection in agricultural settings. The implementation involves optimizing the CNN architecture for deployment on the PYNQ FPGA, considering factors such as image size and learning rates. Through experimentation, the research refines hyper parameters, achieving improved accuracy and F1 scores. Visualizations using heat maps highlight the CNN's reliance on color, shape, and texture for feature extraction in disease identification. The integration of FPGA technology demonstrates promising advancements in real-time, high-performance plant disease classification, offering potential benefits for precision agriculture and crop management. This research contributes to the growing field of FPGA-accelerated deep learning applications in agro technology, addressing challenges in plant health monitoring and fostering sustainable agricultural practices.