Sustainable Cotton Crop Productivity through Precision Weed Detection: A Deep Learning-Based Approach with UAV Integration

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Year : 2025 | Volume :15 | Issue : 01 | Page : –
    By

    Bhargav Rajyagor,

  • Prof. Paresh Vora,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Application, Noble University, Bamangam, Gujarat, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Application, Noble University, Bamangam, Gujarat, India

Abstract

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Weeds présent a major challenge to crop productivité by compétent with crops for vital resources, including water, sunlight, and nutrients, often resulting in significant yield reductions. On a global scale, weeds are responsible for approximately 13.2% of annual crop losses, a quantity sufficient to feed nearly one billion people. These invasive plants disrupt agricultural systems and adversely impact crop yields. Given their uneven distribution in fields, ground or aerial robots are commonly used for targeted herbicide application, utilizing computer vision algorithms to detect weeds before treatment. In cotton cultivation, prevalent weeds such as horse purslane (Trianthema portulacastrum L.) and purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus L.) pose significant threats. Despite increasing interest in deep learning-based weed detection, progress remains limited due to the scarcity of extensive datasets.

To address this challenge, we introduce CottonWeeds, a curated dataset featuring 7,000 images of horse purslane and purple nutsedge captured under varied conditions in Indian cotton fields. This dataset is designed to facilitate the development of real-time weed recognition models. Weed control strategies typically involve physical, mechanical, biological, and chemical methods. However, recent advancements in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and deep learning technologies, particularly Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), have enabled precise weed detection, reducing costs and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. This study explores the integration of UAVs and CNNs to improve weed detection accuracy, address herbicide-resistant species, and advance sustainable farming solutions. Future research aims to enhance these approaches by incorporating advanced image processing and deep learning algorithms for automated feature extraction, thus tackling complex challenges in cotton weed management. Model performance will be evaluated using metrics such as precision, recall, and F1 score to ensure a comprehensive assessment and minimize false positives and false negatives.This version maintains the original intent and detail while rephrasing for uniqueness and improved readability.

Keywords: Weeds, Computer Vision, Deep learning, UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)

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Volume 15
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Received 20/01/2025
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