Super Beet Virus Classification Dataset

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Motivation

Enhancing Sugar Beet Health Monitoring

Sugar beet crops are susceptible to various viral infections that can significantly impact yield and quality. Early and accurate detection of these viruses is crucial for effective disease management and crop protection.

Leveraging Hyperspectral Imaging for Disease Classification

Hyperspectral imaging provides a non-destructive and high-throughput method for detecting plant diseases by capturing detailed spectral information. This technology, combined with machine learning techniques, enables the classification of different virus types affecting sugar beet plants.

Method

The dataset comprises 97 high-resolution images of sugar beet plants, each annotated to indicate the presence of specific viral infections. A total of 146 annotations are included, covering the following classes:

BChV (Beet Chlorosis Virus): 24 instances
BMYV (Beet Mild Yellowing Virus): 16 instances
BYV (Beet Yellows Virus): 24 instances
Uninoculated (Healthy Plants): 30 instances

Annotations were performed considering clear gaps between plants, ensuring accurate labeling. Some images include white reference targets to aid in spectral calibration.

Dataset Contains

🖼️ 97 images of sugar beet plants under various inoculation statuses
🔖 146 annotations across 4 classes (3 virus types and healthy plants)
🎯 Labels indicating inoculation status or reference targets
⚠️ Note: The dataset exhibits some class imbalance

Virus Descriptions

Beet Chlorosis Virus (BChV): A polerovirus causing interveinal yellowing in sugar beet leaves. Transmitted by aphids, BChV can lead to significant yield losses if not managed properly.
Beet Mild Yellowing Virus (BMYV): Another polerovirus spread by aphids, BMYV results in mild yellowing symptoms and can reduce sugar content in beets.
Beet Yellows Virus (BYV): A closterovirus known for causing severe yellowing and necrosis in sugar beet leaves. BYV is considered one of the most damaging viruses affecting sugar beet crops.

Citation

Raw data is available upon request.

For more information on the viruses and their impact on sugar beet crops, refer to the following resources: