On Mathematical Model of Biological Pest Control of Sorghum Production
Abstract
In this paper, mathematical model of Sorghum production from seed/planting to harvesting stage was presented with respect to its pests(prey) and the corresponding natural prey enemy (predators) at every stage. The model was characterized, the existence and uniqueness of the model solution was established. And finally numerical applications was carried out using Differential Transform method, and it was found that pests at different stages of sorghum production can be minimized below injury level using biological control which in turn leads to maximization of the sorghum production.
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