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Management of invasive species using optimal control theory
Abstract
In my dissertation I will discuss the use of optimal control theory to determine management strategies for an invasive species. I focus on a Diaprepes Root Weevil, which is an invasive species having a substantial negative impact on citrus tree growth in regions such as Florida and California. At the larva stage of the life cycle Diaprepes Root Weevils cause destruction of citrus trees at the root level resulting in loss of citrus crops. This detrimental effect for farmers motivates research into how to minimize the economic loss due to the Diaprepes Root Weevil. For my work, I use optimal control theory to determine levels of pesticide or biological control to apply to the Diaprepes Root Weevil to reduce the economic loss.
Subject Area
Mathematics
Recommended Citation
Edholm, Christina J, "Management of invasive species using optimal control theory" (2016). ETD collection for University of Nebraska-Lincoln. AAI10143298.
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/dissertations/AAI10143298