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2022 Ashtekar Frontiers of Science Lecture 1
Start DateSat, Jan 15, 2022
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End DateSat, Jan 15, 2022
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Using AI in Mobile Phone Applications to Identify Plant Disease, Track Insect Infestations, and Improve Food Security
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Frontiers of Science |
2022 Frontiers of Science
2022 Ashtekar Frontiers of Science
The AI Revolution: Using artificial intelligence for socially responsible science
Presented by David Hughes
Dorothy Foehr Huck and J. Lloyd Huck Chair in Global Food Security at Penn State
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Plant diseases and pests are massive issues worldwide, especially in developing countries. In this talk, Hughes will discuss his research with PlantVillage, a group that uses the power of technologies such as drones, smart phones, and AI to identify plant diseases and help smallholder farms make informed decisions about their crops.