Abstract
Plant diseases are a major constraint to crop productivity and food security, often causing substantial economic losses worldwide. Early and accurate detection of plant diseases is critical for effective management and mitigation, yet traditional methods rely heavily on manual inspection and expert knowledge, which can be time-consuming, inconsistent, and inaccessible to many...
Poruthumaan is an underutilized medicinal creeper widely grown in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka and traditionally consumed for relieving menstrual discomfort, enhance bone strength, and managing arthritis. Despite its long-standing use in local diets, its nutritional and functional values have not been scientifically reported. This study aimed to analyze the proximate composition, mineral...
Individual tree crown detection (ITCD) and tree species classification are critical for forest inventory, species-specific monitoring, and ecological studies. However, accurately detecting tree crowns and identifying species in structurally complex forests with overlapping canopies remains challenging. This study was conducted in a complex mixed conifer–broadleaf forest in northern Japan,...
