# Rice Doctor

> Interactive tool for diagnosing and managing rice crop pests and diseases. (iPhone/iPad app by LucidMobile.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rice-doctor/id898699255 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LucidMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/898685479)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rice-doctor/id898699255/reviews.md

## What is Rice Doctor?

Rice Doctor is an interactive tool for extension workers, students, researchers and other users who want to learn and diagnose pest, disease, and other problems that can occur in rice; and how to manage them.

This product has been developed by an international team involving –
•International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
•Lucid team at the University of Queensland, Australia
•Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Philippines
•Research Institute for Rice, Indonesia 

The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) has contributed funding for the research, development, and production of this product.

This interactive tool allows users to diagnose or at least make a short list of possible problems occurring in a rice crop. The key covers over 88 pests and diseases and other disorders. The combination of text descriptions and images helps users in the process of diagnosing their problems. 

Fact sheets on each possible disorder provide brief descriptions of the signs and symptoms of specific problems, together with details of any available management options. A keyword search function enables users to directly access specific fact sheets. For further information on these disorders, users can link to full fact sheets on the IRRI Rice Knowledge Bank website.

## Key features

- Pest and disease diagnosis
- Key for 88+ disorders
- Text and image descriptions
- Management options
- Keyword search
- Links to IRRI Rice Knowledge Bank


## Frequently asked questions about Rice Doctor

### What kind of problems can Rice Doctor help diagnose?

Rice Doctor can help diagnose pests, diseases, and other disorders that occur in rice crops. It covers over 88 different issues, providing users with detailed information to identify problems.

### How does Rice Doctor help users identify problems?

The app uses a combination of text descriptions and images to aid in the diagnosis process. Users can also utilize a keyword search function to directly access information on specific disorders.

### Does Rice Doctor offer solutions for identified problems?

Yes, fact sheets for each disorder provide brief descriptions of signs and symptoms, along with details on available management options. Users can also link to further information on the IRRI Rice Knowledge Bank website.

### Who developed Rice Doctor?

Rice Doctor was developed by an international team involving the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the Lucid team at the University of Queensland, the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), and the Research Institute for Rice, Indonesia.

### What devices is Rice Doctor available on?

Rice Doctor is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is compatible with iOS devices.

### Is Rice Doctor free to use?

Yes, Rice Doctor is completely free to use. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the application.

### How often is Rice Doctor updated?

The latest version of Rice Doctor is 1.0.5, which was last updated on January 18, 2017. The app has not received updates since then.

### What is the age rating for Rice Doctor?

Rice Doctor has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. This indicates it contains no mature content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2017-01-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated content

### 1.0.4 — 2015-10-13

Enhancements to Occurrence Reporting

### 1.0.3 — 2015-10-12

Updated diagnostic key content and occurrence reporting functionality, fixes for iOS 9.

### 1.0.1 — 2014-11-01

Fixed incompatibility with iOS 8/8.1 and added Universal (iPhone/iPad) support.

### 1.0.0 — 2014-07-20

No release notes.

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