ApaltAI: a web-based diagnostic system with a sequential voting architecture for detecting anthracnose and scab in avocado fruit

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Authors: Mikjael Moreano, Angel Sosa, David Mauricio, Luis Rivera, José Santisteban
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Abstract

), resulting in substantial economic impacts for major producing countries (Mexico, Peru, and Colombia). This study introduces an advanced system that integrates a binary sequential voting architecture (VotingBS) with a fully functional web application, for the automated identification of two high-incidence diseases: anthracnose and scab, both of which critically affect fruit quality and yield. The proposed VotingBS architecture implements a hierarchical two-stage classification strategy. In the first stage, a five-model deep learning ensemble differentiates between healthy and diseased fruits. In the second stage, another ensemble determines which of the two diseases is present. For this purpose, a collection of 674 labeled fruit images was used for training and validation. Experimental results demonstrate outstanding model performance, achieving key metrics such as 98.92% precision, 98.89% recall, and 99.03% accuracy, significantly outperforming traditional approaches. Moreover, the solution was deployed through a web app featuring dedicated modules for crop management, phytosanitary analysis, and disease diagnosis. This architecture enhances the system's practical utility and facilitates its adoption by farmers, field technicians, and agricultural monitoring agencies. Overall, this work demonstrates how combining hybrid deep learning models with accessible digital platforms can revolutionize plant disease diagnostics, fostering a more efficient, automated, and resilient precision agriculture.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Smart Agriculture and AI Plant Disease Management Techniques Remote Sensing in Agriculture

Publication details

Journal / source
Frontiers in Plant Science
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Volume
17
Pages
1736123–1736123
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN