Simulation Study of the Spread of Mealybugs in a Cassava Field: Effect of Release Frequency of a Biological Control Agent

Authors

  • Jairaj Promrak Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
  • Chontita Rattanakul Centre of Excellence in Mathematics, Commission on Higher Education, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.

Keywords:

Cellular automata, cassava, mealybugs, green lacewings, biological control

Abstract

Cellular automata and Monte Carlo simulation techniques were employed to study the spread of mealybugs (a major cassava insect pest) in a cassava field. There are various recommended instructions on how often farmers should release green lacewings (a biological control agent) to control the spread of mealybugs. In this study, the effects of different release frequencies of green lacewings in controlling the spread of mealybugs were investigated.

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Published

2015-12-31

How to Cite

Promrak, Jairaj, and Chontita Rattanakul. 2015. “Simulation Study of the Spread of Mealybugs in a Cassava Field: Effect of Release Frequency of a Biological Control Agent”. Agriculture and Natural Resources 49 (6). Bangkok, Thailand:963-70. https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/anres/article/view/243801.

Issue

Vol. 49 No. 6 (2015): November-December

Section

Research Article

License

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