Deep learning models for the early detection of maize streak virus and maize lethal necrosis diseases in Tanzania.

Agriculture is considered the backbone of Tanzania's economy, with more than 60% of the residents depending on it for survival. Maize is the country's dominant and primary food crop, accounting for 45% of all farmland production. However, its productivity is challenged by the limitation to detect maize diseases early enough.

Updating "machine learning imagery dataset for maize crop: A case of Tanzania" with expanded data to cover the new farming season.

Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) and Maize Streak Virus (MSV) are among maize diseases which affect productivity in Tanzania and Africa at large. These diseases can be detected early for timely interventions and minimal losses. Machine learning (ML) has emerged as a powerful tool for automated diseases detection, offering several advantages over traditional methods.