Viability of Pentadesma in reduced habitat ecosystems within two climatic regions with fruit harvesting.

Autor: Leite, Maria C. A., Chen-Charpentier, Benito, Agusto, Folashade B., Gaoue, Orou G., Hritonenko, Natali
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Zdroj: Journal of Biological Dynamics; Dec2022, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p207-235, 29p
Abstrakt: Habitat loss and harvesting of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) significantly affect the population dynamics. In this paper, we propose a general mathematical modelling approach incorporating the impact of habitat size reduction and non-lethal harvesting of NTFP on population dynamics. The model framework integrates experimental data of Pentadesma butyracea in Benin. This framework allows us to determine the rational non-lethal harvesting level and habitat size to ensure the stability of the plant ecosystem, and to study the impacts of distinct levels of humidity. We suggest non-lethal harvesting policies that maximize the economic benefit for local populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index