CROP DISEASE SYMPTOM IDENTIFICATION

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--- VISUAL SYMPTOMS - LEAVES ---
[ ] Leaf Coloration (Yellowing (Chlorosis), Browning (Necrosis), Reddening, Purple, Mosaic Pattern, No Change)
[ ] Leaf Spot Type (Circular, Irregular, Angular, Target-like, None)
[ ] Spot Description (Size, Color, Texture)
[ ] Number of Affected Leaves
[ ] Leaf Lesion Type (Canker, Galls, Spots, None)
[ ] Leaf Curl/Distortion
[ ] Leaf Image(s)
[ ] Leaf Pattern (Uniform, Localized, Random)

--- VISUAL SYMPTOMS - STEMS & BRANCHES ---
[ ] Stem Discoloration? (None, Yellowing, Browning, Reddening, Blackening, Stripes)
[ ] Presence of Lesions/Cankers? (No, Small, sunken lesions, Large, sunken lesions, Raised lesions, Covered in fungal growth)
[ ] Describe the appearance of lesions (if present)
[ ] Number of stems/branches affected (estimate)
[ ] Presence of Galls/Swollen Areas? (No, Small galls, Large galls, Multiple swollen areas)
[ ] If galls present, approximate diameter (cm)
[ ] Presence of Crystalline Deposits? (No, Yes, white and powdery, Yes, granular/coarse)
[ ] Describe any unusual growths or structures observed on stems/branches

--- VISUAL SYMPTOMS - FRUITS/SEEDS/PODS ---
[ ] Presence of Spots/Lesions? (No, Yes, Small, Yes, Large, Yes, Raised, Yes, Sunken)
[ ] Spot/Lesion Color(s)? (Brown, Black, Yellow, Red, White, Purple, Multiple Colors)
[ ] Describe Spot/Lesion Characteristics (texture, size, shape)
[ ] Approximate Percentage of Fruit/Seed/Pod Affected
[ ] Fruit/Seed/Pod Deformity? (No, Slightly Deformed, Moderately Deformed, Severely Deformed)
[ ] Describe Fruit/Seed/Pod Deformity (if present)
[ ] Upload Photo of Affected Fruit/Seed/Pod
[ ] Presence of Mold/Fungal Growth? (No, Yes, White, Yes, Gray, Yes, Colored)

--- PLANT GROWTH & VIGOR ---
[ ] Overall Growth Rate Compared to Healthy Plants? (Significantly Slower, Slightly Slower, Normal, Faster)
[ ] Plant Height (cm)
[ ] Describe any visible stunting or deformation.
[ ] Leaf Color - Any Discoloration? (No Discoloration, Yellowing (Chlorosis), Purple/Red Discoloration, Brown Spots/Lesions)
[ ] Wilting Observed? (No Wilting, Mild Wilting, Moderate Wilting, Severe Wilting)
[ ] Describe the overall appearance of the plant's vigor.

--- ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ---
[ ] Average Daily Temperature (Celsius)
[ ] Relative Humidity (%)
[ ] Date of Last Significant Rainfall
[ ] Rainfall Amount (mm) during Last Significant Rainfall
[ ] Recent Weather Patterns (Prolonged Drought, Excessive Rainfall, Unseasonably Warm, Cool and Humid, Normal/Average)
[ ] Any Unusual or Extreme Weather Events?
[ ] Soil Moisture Level (Very Dry, Dry, Slightly Dry, Optimal, Slightly Wet, Wet, Very Wet)

--- SOIL EXAMINATION (IF APPLICABLE) ---
[ ] Soil pH (approximate)
[ ] Soil Moisture Level (scale of 1-10)
[ ] Soil Texture (estimated) (Sandy, Loamy, Clay, Silty, Organic)
[ ] Describe any unusual color or smell observed in the soil.
[ ] Upload Photo of Soil
[ ] Possible Soilborne Pathogens (Suspected) (Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Verticillium, Nematodes, None Suspected)
[ ] Presence of standing water (yes/no)

--- HISTORY & BACKGROUND ---
[ ] Previous Crop(s) Grown in this Field (Last 2-3 Years) (Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Cotton, Rice, Barley, Oats, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' selected above, please specify previous crop(s):
[ ] Typical Crop Rotation Practices: (Consistent Rotation, Limited Rotation, Monoculture, No known rotation)
[ ] Number of Years Field has been in Agricultural Use:
[ ] Last Pesticide Application Date (if any):
[ ] Details of Last Pesticide Application (Product name, concentration, application method):
[ ] Soil Type (General Assessment) (Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Silty, Unknown)
[ ] Any Previous Disease Outbreaks Observed in this Field? (Bacterial Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Anthracnose, None Observed, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' was selected for previous disease outbreak, please specify:

--- COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS (WITH HEALTHY PLANTS) ---
[ ] Are there visibly healthier plants nearby? (Yes, No, Unsure)
[ ] Describe the key differences observed between affected and healthy plants. Be specific about symptoms.
[ ] Estimate the percentage of plants exhibiting symptoms within the observed area.
[ ] Which of the following symptoms are more pronounced in the affected plants compared to the healthy ones? (Leaf Spotting, Wilting, Stunted Growth, Discoloration, Lesions, Deformities, None)
[ ] Note any unusual patterns observed in symptom distribution (e.g., localized, random).
[ ] Is the severity of symptoms similar across all observed affected plants? (Yes, No, Unsure)

--- FURTHER INVESTIGATION & DIAGNOSTICS ---
[ ] Suspected Disease Category (e.g., Fungal, Bacterial, Viral) (Fungal, Bacterial, Viral, Nutrient Deficiency, Insect/Pest Damage, Unknown)
[ ] Detailed Description of Symptoms
[ ] Attach Photos of Affected Plant (Multiple)
[ ] Sample Collection Method (if applicable) (Leaf, Stem, Fruit, Root, Soil, Not Collected)
[ ] Notes on Sample Storage (e.g., Refrigerated, Dried)
[ ] Temperature of Sample Upon Collection (°C)
[ ] Date of Sample Collection
[ ] Contact Information of Diagnostic Lab (if applicable)

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