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Disease Severity Index Calculator

Compute foliar disease severity index from visual assessments using the standard 0-5 Horsfall-Barratt scale.

Inputs

Results

Disease Severity Index (%)

20.57

Disease incidence (%)

60%

Mean severity (%)18.1
Total plants assessed50
Diseased plants30
Severity rating (1-4)2
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Class 0 plants (0% affected), Class 1 plants (1-10% affected), and Class 2 plants (11-25% affected).
  2. Set Class 3 plants (26-50% affected), Class 4 plants (51-75% affected), and Class 5 plants (76-100% affected).
  3. Review Disease Severity Index (%) and Disease incidence (%) (%).
  4. Use Mean severity (%) and Total plants assessed to inform your decision.
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