Patrick Ansah¹, Sumit Kumar Tetarave¹, Ezhil Kalaimannan² and Caroline John², ¹Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, India, ²University of West Florida, USA

Tomato plants' susceptibility to diseases imperils agricultural yields. About 30% of the total crop loss is attributable to plants with disease. Detecting such illnesses in the plant is crucial to avoid significant output losses.This study introduces "data fusion" to enhance disease classification by amalgamating distinct disease-specific traits from leaf halves. Data fusion generates synthetic samples, fortifying a TensorFlow Keras deep learning model using a diverse tomato leaf image dataset. Results illuminate the augmented model's efficacy, particularly for diseases marked by overlapping traits. Enhanced disease recognition accuracy and insights into disease interactions transpire. Evaluation metrics (accuracy 0.95, precision 0.58, recall 0.50, F1 score 0.51) spotlight balanced performance. While attaining commendable accuracy, the intricate precision-recall interplay beckons further examination. In conclusion, data fusion emerges as a promising avenue for refining disease classification, effectively addressing challenges rooted in trait overlap. The integration of TensorFlow Keras underscores the potential for enhancing agricultural practices. Sustained endeavours toward enhanced recall remain pivotal, charting a trajectory for future advancements.

Disease Fusion, Deep Learning Classification, Tomato Leaf Diseases, TensorFlow Keras, Disease Recognition.