Application of dynamic programming for guiding IPM on groundnut leafminer in India

Dudley, N J and Mueller, R A E and Wightman, J A (1989) Application of dynamic programming for guiding IPM on groundnut leafminer in India. Crop Protection, 8 (5). pp. 349-357. ISSN 0261-2194

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Abstract

A simulation model of the population dynamics of Aproaerema modicella was developed in the early stages of the IPM research project. The model was specified with experimental and farm management data from India. It was linked to a dynamic programming procedure which indicated the number of insecticide applications needed to optimize income over ranges of natural mortality and host-plant resistance, and extended to include the initial level of the pest population, mortality caused by insecticides to natural enemies, the effectiveness of insecticide application, and groundnut prices. Model results indicated that future research should evaluate the effectiveness of farmers' insecticide applications. The initial population density had a significant influence on subsequent levels of damage. Effects of insecticides on natural enemies and groundnut prices were of less importance

Item Type:	Article
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Uncontrolled Keywords:	Groundnut leafminer; host-plant resistance; chemical control; natural control; control interactions; simulation; dynamic programming
Subjects:	Mandate crops > Groundnut
Depositing User:	Mr B K Murthy
Date Deposited:	20 Apr 2013 05:49
Last Modified:	20 Apr 2013 05:51
URI:	http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/6675
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0261-2194(89)90054-9
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