Innovative UAV and deep learning method enhances maize tassel detection accuracy

A research team has developed an innovative method utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and deep learning techniques to accurately identify tassel states in maize hybridization fields before and after manual detasseling. This approach significantly enhances tassel detection accuracy, achieving up to 98%, by using specific annotation and data augmentation strategies. This research holds significant value for improving tassel detection in agricultural fields, potentially reducing manual labor and increasing crop management efficiency through advanced UAV-based analysis systems.