DSSAT Download v4.8.2

Dear User,

Do you already have DSSAT v4.8 installed on your computer?

Yes, I already have DSSAT v4.8 installed.

Great, thank you for your answer.

In this case, please follow the steps below to back up your data prior to installing the new version:

Step 1 – Backup your data

  • Open File Explorer.
  • Navigate to the directory where DSSAT is installed, typically on “C:\”.
  • Locate the “DSSAT48” directory.
  • Create an extra copy of the “DSSAT48” directory on your computer or on a thumb drive for a backup.
  • Rename the “DSSAT48 Copy” directory to “DSSAT_old_v4.8”

Step 2 – Uninstall DSSAT v4.8

  • Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features.
  • Search for an app named “DSSAT Version 4.8”.
  • Select and click “Uninstall” and proceed with the uninstallation process.

Step 3 – Delete DSSAT Directory

  • Open File Explorer.
  • Navigate to the directory where DSSAT is installed, typically “C:\”.
  • Locate the “DSSAT48” directory.
  • Completely delete the “DSSAT48” directory and all associated files.

Step 4 – Download

  • To download the DSSAT installation files, please click here.

Step 5 – Install DSSAT

  • Proceed to install the latest downloaded version of DSSAT v4.8.2.
  • For installation instructions, please read the documentation provided with your DSSAT download files.

Step 6 – Explore DSSAT and enjoy

No, I don’t have DSSAT v4.8 installed.

Great, thank you for your answer.

In this case, please follow these steps:

Step 1 – Download

  • To download the DSSAT installation files, please click here.

Step 2 – Install DSSAT

  • Proceed to install the latest downloaded version of DSSAT v4.8.2.
  • For installation instructions, please read the documentation provided with your DSSAT download files.

Step 3 – Explore DSSAT and enjoy

I’m not sure.

OK, let me help you. Please follow these steps below:

Step 1 – Checking the Current DSSAT Installation

  • Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features.
  • Check if you have an application named “DSSAT Version v4.8”
  • If you do not see DSSAT installed, please proceed to “Step 5 below.”

Step 2 – Backup your data

  • Open File Explorer.
  • Navigate to the directory where DSSAT is installed, typically on “C:\”.
  • Locate the “DSSAT48” directory.
  • Create an extra copy of the “DSSAT48” directory on your computer or on a thumb drive for backup.
  • Rename the “DSSAT48 Copy” directory to “DSSAT_old_v4.8”

Step 3 – Uninstall DSSAT v4.8

  • Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features.
  • Search for an app named “DSSAT Version 4.8”.
  • Select and click “Uninstall” and proceed with uninstallation process.

Step 4 – Delete DSSAT Directory

  • Open File Explorer.
  • Navigate to the directory where DSSAT is installed, typically on “C:\”.
  • Locate the “DSSAT48” directory.
  • Completely delete the “DSSAT48” directory and associated files.

Step 5 – Download

  • To download the DSSAT installation files, please click here.

Step 6 – Install DSSAT

  • Proceed to install the latest downloaded version of DSSAT v4.8.2.
  • For install instructions, please read the documentation provided with your DSSAT download files.

Step 7 – Explore DSSAT and enjoy

Please make sure to include the following references when using DSSAT in any publications or reports:

  • Hoogenboom, G., C.H. Porter, K.J. Boote, V. Shelia, P.W. Wilkens, U. Singh, J.W. White, S. Asseng, J.I. Lizaso, L.P. Moreno, W. Pavan, R. Ogoshi, L.A. Hunt, G.Y. Tsuji, and J.W. Jones. 2019. The DSSAT crop modeling ecosystem. In: p.173-216 [K.J. Boote, editor] Advances in Crop Modeling for a Sustainable Agriculture. Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, United Kingdom (https://dx.doi.org/10.19103/AS.2019.0061.10).
  • Hoogenboom, G., C.H. Porter, V. Shelia, K.J. Boote, U. Singh, W. Pavan, F.A.A. Oliveira, L.P. Moreno-Cadena, T.B. Ferreira, J.W. White, J.I. Lizaso, D.N.L. Pequeno, B.A. Kimball, P.D. Alderman, K.R. Thorp, S.V. Cuadra, M.S. Vianna, F.J. Villalobos, W.D. Batchelor, S. Asseng, M.R. Jones, A. Hopf, H.B. Dias, L.A. Hunt, and J.W. Jones. 2023. Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) Version 4.8.2 (www.DSSAT.net). DSSAT Foundation, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
  • Jones, J.W., G. Hoogenboom, C.H. Porter, K.J. Boote, W.D. Batchelor, L.A. Hunt,  P.W. Wilkens, U. Singh, A.J. Gijsman, and J.T. Ritchie. 2003. The DSSAT cropping system model. European Journal of Agronomy 18:235-265 (https://doi.org/10.1016/S1161-0301(02)00107-7). 

Note that this version of DSSAT can only be installed in a Windows environment. We are currently developing a DSSAT “Light” version that can be run on any operating system.

Please note that the size of download is large and you will need a fast internet connection.

Regards,

The DSSAT Foundation