Machine-learning approach using SAR data for the classification of oil palm trees that are non-infected and infected with the basal stem rot disease

• Main Authors: Che Hashim, Izrahayu, Mohamed Shariff, Abdul Rashid, Bejo, Siti Khairunniza, Muharam, Farrah Melissa, Ahmad, Khairulmazmi
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI AG 2021
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/94065/; https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/3/532
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Basal stem rot disease (BSR) in oil palm plants is caused by the Ganoderma boninense (G. boninense) fungus. BSR is a major disease that affects oil palm plantations in Malaysia and Indonesia. As of now, the only available sustaining measure is to prolong the life of oil palm trees since there has be...