Applications of Percolation Theory to Prevent the Propagation of Phytopathogens and Pests on Plantations
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: One of the most important problems in agroecology is designing eco-friendly strategies to minimize the propagation of phytopathogens and pests. In this paper, we explore some strategies based on the modification of the plantation configuration together with percolation theory to prevent the propagation of phytopathogens and pests that move over nearest neighbor plants, such as the case of Phytophthora zoospores or pest mites. The percolation threshold is determined for well-mixed and intercropping plantations modeled in nearest neighbor square lattices. Our main result is that the best agroecology strategy consists of designing polyculture plantations to raise the net production yield.
Source: Entropy
DOI: 10.3390/e27040386
Authors: J. Alonso Tlali, J. R. Alvarado García, B. Cardenas Castro, A. Fernández Téllez, E. G. García Prieto, J. F. López-Olguín, Y. Martínez Laguna, J. E. Ramírez, D. Rosales Herrera, J. D. Silva Montiel
Institution: Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
SDGs: Life on land, Zero hunger
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,137
OpenAlex ID: W4409217443