Dr Cacao: cuidando tu cultivo

DR CACAO is a free mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to help cocoa farmers identify and prevent the spread of diseases in their crops. The app can detect three common cocoa diseases: moniliasis, black pod rot, and witches' broom. Once the app has identified a disease, it provides the farmer with video information showing how to treat it and prevent its spread.

The app is available for Android devices and is easy to use. To get started, simply point your camera at the affected plant or use an image saved on your phone. The app will analyze the image and tell you the name of the disease it suspects is present.

This is a valuable tool for any cocoa farmer, technician, or researcher who wants to keep their crops healthy. The app can help you identify and treat diseases in your crops before they cause significant damage.

App Features:
- Disease detection using artificial intelligence: The app uses computer vision technology to identify three types of diseases: moniliasis, black pod rot, and witches' broom.

- Tutorial videos on how to treat and prevent diseases: The app includes videos that show how to treat and prevent the spread of diseases identified by the app.

- Easy to use: The app is easy to use and requires no technical knowledge.

- Free to download and use.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How does the app work?
The app uses artificial intelligence to detect three types of diseases in images: brown rot, black corn, and witches' broom. Once the app has identified the disease, it provides the farmer with a video showing how to treat and prevent its spread.

What type of devices does the app support?
The app is available for Android devices.

How much does the app cost?
The app is free.

Is there a limit to the number of times I can use the app?
There is no limit to the number of times you can use the app.

How can I get the app?
You can get the app on Google Play.

What are the benefits of the app?

The app has many benefits for cocoa farmers, including: helping to identify plant diseases, which can help prevent their spread; providing information on how to treat and prevent diseases; being easy to use and requiring no technical knowledge; and being free.

Who can use the app?
The app can be used by any cocoa farmer, regardless of their experience or knowledge.

How can I get more information about the app?
You can get more information about the app by writing to the following email address: horacio.ramirez@iica.int