Research

Mathematical Sciences

Title :

Development of optimal implementation of combined biocontrol strategies for controlling pests and vector-borne diseases through mathematical modelling and analysis

Area of research :

Mathematical Sciences

Focus area :

Mathematics

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Joydeb Bhattacharyya, Assistant Professor, Karimpur Pannadevi College, West Bengal

Timeline Start Year :

2023

Contact info :

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Executive Summary :

Chemical control of agricultural pests is a common practice worldwide, but its negative environmental and health impacts are concerning. This research aims to develop sustainable, cost-effective biocontrol strategies that contain agricultural pests and disease-carrying vector populations. Combining biological control strategies, such as classical biological control (CBC), ionizing radiation-based SIT, RIDL technique, Trojan female technique, and Wolbachia technique, is hypothesized to be more effective.

Co-PI:

Dr. Soumitro Banerjee, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, West Bengal

Total Budget (INR):

21,16,082

Organizations involved