Adaptive Methods for Kernel Initialization of Convolutional Neural Network Model Applied to Plant Disease Classification

Abstract

Convolutional Neural Networks are instrumental in artificial intelligence, especially in image processing, where their ability to autonomously learn hierarchical features has led to significant breakthroughs. However, the success of these models is intricately tied to the judicious choice of hyperparameters, which include the configuration of convolutional layers, activation functions, and kernel initialization methods. This research explores kernel initialization methods in Convolutional Neural Network models, seven diverse initialization methods (Glorot Uniform, Ones initialization, Zero initialization, Constant initialization, Random initialization, HeNormal initialization, and Orthogonal initialization) are comprehensively compared. The primary objective is to showcase the sensitivity of Convolutional Neural Networks to these various initialization techniques. The study not only aims to reveal the nuanced impact of kernel initialization but also introduces an adaptive method to enhance model performance. By delving into the intricacies of initialization methods, this research contributes to the improvement of Convolutional Neural Networks effectiveness, especially in critical applications like Plant Disease classification.