Research Article

Early Detection of Sunflower Leaf Diseases Using Image-Based Deep Learning Methods

Volume: 10 Number: 2 December 1, 2025
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Early Detection of Sunflower Leaf Diseases Using Image-Based Deep Learning Methods

Abstract

Sunflower is a crop type that has high economic value and is also used for ornamental purposes. However, various diseases seen on sunflower leaves can disrupt production and it is difficult for growers to identify these diseases with traditional approaches. Therefore, the need for image-based artificial intelligence approaches that can automatically identify diseases seen on leaves has arisen. In this study, a system that can detect diseases seen on sunflower leaves, both image-based and artificial intelligence-supported, has been developed. The study consists of four stages. In the first stage, a publicly available dataset was used, and additional data was collected by us. In the second stage, image processing was performed. In the third stage, CNN (Convolutional Neural Network), ViT (Vision Transformer) and CNN-ViT models were designed. In the last stage, the performances of these models were evaluated, and their success was determined by accuracy, recall, precision, F1-score, Cohen Kappa and Hamming loss metrics. Experimental results revealed that the hybrid approach used in the study was more effective than traditional deep learning models.

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Supporting Institution

Kırklareli University Scientific Research Projects Coordination

Project Number

KLÜBAP-247

Thanks

This study was supported by Kırklareli University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit with Project Number: KLÜBAP-247.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Image Processing, Deep Learning

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 1, 2025

Submission Date

April 28, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 19, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 2

APA
Alakuş, T. B., Aslan, B., Beynek, B., Onat Alakuş, D., & Koç, T. (2025). Early Detection of Sunflower Leaf Diseases Using Image-Based Deep Learning Methods. Computer Science, 10(2), 186-200. https://doi.org/10.53070/bbd.1685740
AMA
1.Alakuş TB, Aslan B, Beynek B, Onat Alakuş D, Koç T. Early Detection of Sunflower Leaf Diseases Using Image-Based Deep Learning Methods. JCS. 2025;10(2):186-200. doi:10.53070/bbd.1685740
Chicago
Alakuş, Talha Burak, Bora Aslan, Burak Beynek, Dilan Onat Alakuş, and Tugay Koç. 2025. “Early Detection of Sunflower Leaf Diseases Using Image-Based Deep Learning Methods”. Computer Science 10 (2): 186-200. https://doi.org/10.53070/bbd.1685740.
EndNote
Alakuş TB, Aslan B, Beynek B, Onat Alakuş D, Koç T (December 1, 2025) Early Detection of Sunflower Leaf Diseases Using Image-Based Deep Learning Methods. Computer Science 10 2 186–200.
IEEE
[1]T. B. Alakuş, B. Aslan, B. Beynek, D. Onat Alakuş, and T. Koç, “Early Detection of Sunflower Leaf Diseases Using Image-Based Deep Learning Methods”, JCS, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 186–200, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.53070/bbd.1685740.
ISNAD
Alakuş, Talha Burak - Aslan, Bora - Beynek, Burak - Onat Alakuş, Dilan - Koç, Tugay. “Early Detection of Sunflower Leaf Diseases Using Image-Based Deep Learning Methods”. Computer Science 10/2 (December 1, 2025): 186-200. https://doi.org/10.53070/bbd.1685740.
JAMA
1.Alakuş TB, Aslan B, Beynek B, Onat Alakuş D, Koç T. Early Detection of Sunflower Leaf Diseases Using Image-Based Deep Learning Methods. JCS. 2025;10:186–200.
MLA
Alakuş, Talha Burak, et al. “Early Detection of Sunflower Leaf Diseases Using Image-Based Deep Learning Methods”. Computer Science, vol. 10, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 186-00, doi:10.53070/bbd.1685740.
Vancouver
1.Talha Burak Alakuş, Bora Aslan, Burak Beynek, Dilan Onat Alakuş, Tugay Koç. Early Detection of Sunflower Leaf Diseases Using Image-Based Deep Learning Methods. JCS. 2025 Dec. 1;10(2):186-200. doi:10.53070/bbd.1685740

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