1. Detection of Maize Foliar Diseases Using AI Optimized for Deployment on Edge Devices

Maize is a strategic crop for both regional and global food security. Its productivity is significantly affected by several foliar diseases, among which—common rust, gray leaf spot, and blight—are some of the most prevalent and damaging. These pathologies can cause substantial yield losses if not detected and treated in a timely manner, making early diagnosis a fundamental factor to ensure healthy and sustainable crop development. However, traditional diagnostic methods based on manual... O.J. González Zarate, L. Macea Zabaleta, N. Castillo Ojeda, A.F. Flórez Olivera, T.A. Rodolfo, C. Gonzalez Aguilera