Fertilizer Application Timing and Product Recommendation for Corn

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10.2991/978-94-6463-819-6_10How to use a DOI?

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Fertilizer recommendation; corn; nutrient deficiencies; disease detection; InceptionV3

Abstract

This study addresses the multifaceted challenges faced by corn farmers in Davao Del Sur, Barangay Tres De Mayo, Digos City, where pests, diseases, and nutritional deficiencies significantly impact crop production and quality. Recognizing the importance of effective fertilizer application for increasing yields, reducing losses, and optimizing nutrient use efficiency. This research focuses on developing an Android-based Fertilizer Application Timing and Product Recommendation system. This application offers configurable fertilizer application choices based on soil test recommendations, thereby enhancing fertilization outcomes and optimizing costs. It provides customized recommendations for different corn growth stages and utilizes AI to capture real-time images of corn leaves for early detection of nutrient deficiencies and diseases. The application’s accuracy to identify diseases gained an average score of 94%. The app’s versatility made it useful for both small to large farms, particularly in locations with limited internet access. The application was evaluated by 20 respondents using the ISO 9126 Software Quality Model and a 5-point Likert psychometric rating scale. Respondents included corn farmers, plant pathologists, panel members of the study, and IT faculty, selected randomly. The application received an overall rating of 4.0, indicating “Agree” for functionality, reliability, and usefulness, suggesting that users found the application to be reliable and functional. The application promotes efficient nutrient use and strong disease management practices, thereby contributing to sustainable agricultural practices for corn farmers.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Jomiel C. Banogbanog
AU  - Nel R. Panaligan
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/08/30
TI  - Fertilizer Application Timing and Product Recommendation for Corn
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Agriculture, Food, and Environment (ICAFE 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 89
EP  - 100
SN  - 3005-155X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-819-6_10
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-819-6_10
ID  - Banogbanog2025
ER  -