[steve_adams_86]

> there's a cannabis verification gate, then routing into disease vs pest vs deficiency, then narrower classifiers from there. Each one has a simpler job so accuracy stays high.

That never occurred to me. That's a great insight.

> I'd pick the single highest-value species, collect a probably-uncomfortable amount of well-labeled data for just that one

I think you're right. If I want to move forward with it I think it's the only feasible way to validate a proof of concept. Generalizing can't produce a useful tool at my scale.

Thank you! I think this was a helpful nudge. Narrow classifiers could make some things a lot easier. Do you know of any reading materials about routing like this? Is it just programmatic decision tree stuff, or is there something more clever I'm unaware of?

[ctbellmar]

Glad it helps. As for narrow classifiers, it's decision tree logic as you say, and best done via trial and error than over-engineering and theory. Cleverness comes from your own experience :)