Computer simulation of the coffee leaf miner using sexual Penna aging model.
Computer simulation of the coffee leaf miner using sexual Penna aging model.
Author(s): OLIVEIRA, A. C. S. de; MARTINS, S. G. F.; ZACARIAS, M. S.
Summary: Forecast models based on climatic conditions are of great interest in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. The success of these models depends, among other factors, on the knowledge of the temperature effect on the pests? population dynamics. In this direction, a computer simulation was made for the population dynamics of the coffee leaf miner, L. coffeella, at different temperatures, considering experimental data relative to the pest. The age structure was inserted into the dynamics through sexual Penna Model. The results obtained, such as life expectancy, growth rate and annual generations? number, in agreement to those in laboratory and field conditions, show that the simulation can be used as a forecast model for controlling L. coffeella.
Publication year: 2008
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Coffee
Keywords: Aging, Forecast model, Population dynamic
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