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Pest Diagnostic Simulator App

This free Android based game allows you to test your plant pest and disease investigation and diagnosis skills through a range of 21 different scenarios. 

You can use it to:

  • Improve your ability to recognise plant symptoms using the 3D simulated scenarios 
  • Practice your decision-making skills

Benefits

  • Free to download and use from the Google Play Store 
  • When registered and signed in, your progress is transferable to other devices. 
  • Fun and interactive 
  • Available for use offline 
  • Available in English, French, Spanish and Bengali

Who is it for?

The Pest Diagnostic Stimulator App is free for everyone to use and download. It’s specifically designed to help groups such as:

  • Extension workers  
  • Agro-input dealers  
  • Farmers 
  • Agriculture and plant health students

What you'll need

  • An Android smartphone, tablet or laptop
  • A stable internet connection to download the app

How it works

The app supports and reinforces investigation and diagnosis skills through engaging gameplay and real-time feedback. You will be able to improve your accuracy and quality in observing plant symptoms, inspection and deductive reasoning skills.  

Moreover, the app enhances knowledge, confidence and competence in diagnosing pest and disease problems. The app uses unique 3D simulated scenarios to train you in diagnosing common plant health problems. 

Registered users can access 21 different scenarios. Anonymous users are limited to the first 7, so be sure to register.  

If you are registered and signed in, your progress is saved with your login details. Your progress in the game is not lost even if you sign in on another device.

Score and Feedback:

Your actions and decisions are recorded and scored. You will receive performance feedback on inspection and diagnosis scores. A competence ranking will be given at the end of each scenario level. Once a competence ranking is gained, more level scenarios are unlocked. 

If you are signed in, your progress is stored online, and scores are ranked on a competitive leader board globally and nationally.

Why CABI created the Pest Diagnostic Stimulator App

Launched by CABI in 2019, the app aims to build the user’s ability to carry out symptom-based plant health diagnosis. The game uses highly realistic graphics that allow users to examine and interact with plants in a virtual 3D environment and link symptoms to their biotic causes. This learning game complements CABI’s Crop Pest Diagnosis Course.

This learning game improves accuracy and quality in observing plant symptoms, inspection and deductive reasoning skills and enhances knowledge, confidence and competence in diagnosing pest and disease problems. The app uses unique 3D simulated scenarios to train plant health professionals in diagnosing common plant health problems.