About the Project

ABOUT THE PROJECT : 

               "Benefit of AI in the Fight Against Nemotodes"

INTRODUCTION : Istanbul is known as a preferred migration route for plant species when the world witnesses huge climate transitions. As a result of the advantages provided by the climate, Istanbul has a wide range of plant species, some of which can be found in Anatolia and the Balkan Peninsula.The vineyards and gardens of Arnavutköy, one of the most beautiful and favourite neighbourhoods of Istanbul, have been famous since the 6th century. It is known that the history of viticulture in this region goes back to the Byzantine period. However, the history of the village's eponymous strawberry is not as old as one might think. In 1798 Aleksandros Ipsilantis came to Arnavutköy after his duty as Wallachian Bey and started to grow strawberries. The reputation of these strawberries produced with the name Arnavutköy Strawberry has spread all over Turkey. The rapid urbanisation -concreteisation- that started in the 1960s also defeated the famous fragrant strawberry, apartment buildings prevailed instead of strawberry fields and Arnavutköy Strawberry could no longer be grown.

METHODS : We analyze the development process of strawberries with the artificial intelligence-supported software we developed. We aimed to take precautions against strawberry nematodes by examining the possibility of nematode formation in strawberries. For this, we used the ‘Horizans AI’ software. First, we took photos of strawberries at certain intervals and calculated the possibility of nematodes in strawberries with the help of this software. We also measured the water needs of strawberries with artificial intelligence and watered them accordingly. We tried to prevent the growth of nematodes. We ensured that our strawberries grow healthily with AI. 

a) The risk of nematodes in strawberries has begun to increase. (12.03.2025)

b) Analysis after starting to reduce the moisture content.(24.03.2025)

            The growth process of strawberries grown on a balcony and controlled by artificial intelligence.

 How does our application work? 

We take a photo of the plant we grow from our web page. When we upload it to the our "Strawberry Health Analyzer" , artificial intelligence analyzes the condition of our plant and sends the results to us within a second. 

Benefit of our project, Environmental awareness, Food Safety and Quality: It raises awareness about how air and soil pollution affect the growth and quality of strawberries.→ This encourages communities to take action against pollution and protect urban agriculture.It supports smart and sustainable farming by using AI to monitor plant health and environmental conditions.→ Farmers can make informed decisions and reduce the use of harmful chemicals.Smart Agriculture Support:It helps ensure safer and healthier food by detecting harmful changes caused by pollution early on.→ This leads to better public health and more trust in locally grown produce.

RESULTS : Since the 1700s, the address of strawberries in Istanbul, Beşiktaş district, where our school is located, has been unable to grow strawberries since the 1960s due to unplanned urbanization. We wanted to protect our district and also our cultural heritage, "Arnavutköy Strawberry". We showed that even if there are no gardens left in Arnavutköy, strawberries can be grown on balconies and terraces. At the same time, we tried to prevent the "Nematode" problem, which is the biggest problem in strawberry cultivation, with artificial intelligence. With the software we created, we took photos of strawberries, discovered the possibility of nematodes in advance, and ensured that precautions were taken accordingly (separation or use of pesticides). Thus, we both protected the plant and prevented unnecessary use of pesticides. 

References : 

https://gastromanya.com/ask-tanricasi-venusun-kalbinden-cilek/

https://www.medimagazin.com.tr/ozel-saglik//tr-askin-kirmizi-meyvesi-cilek-9-81-58164.html

https://www.atlasdergisi.com/kesfet/kultur/celik-ile-cilek.html

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