Modeling and analysis of a prey–predator system with disease in the prey

A three dimensional ecoepidemiological model consisting of susceptible prey, infected prey and predator is proposed and analysed in the present work. The parameter delay is introduced in the model system for considering the time taken by a susceptible prey to become infected. Mathematically we analyze the dynamics of the system such as, boundedness of the solutions, existence of non-negative equilibria, local and global stability of interior equilibrium point. Next we choose delay as a bifurcation parameter to examine the existence of the Hopf bifurcation of the system around its interior equilibrium. Moreover we use the normal form method and center manifold theorem to investigate the direction of the Hopf bifurcation and stability of the bifurcating limit cycle. Some numerical simulations are carried out to support the analytical results.     

Dynamics of a predator–prey system with inducible defense and disease in the prey

Establishing and researching a population dynamical model based on the differential equation is of great significance. In this paper, a predator–prey system with inducible defense and disease in the prey is built from biological evolution and Eco-epidemiology. The effect of disease on population stability in the predator–prey system with inducible defense is studied. Firstly, we verify the positivity and uniform boundedness of the solutions of the system. Then the existence and stability of the equilibria are studied. There are no more than nine equilibrium points in the system. We use a sophisticated parameter transformation to study the properties of the coexistence equilibrium points of the system. A sufficient condition is established for the existence of Hopf bifurcation. Numerical simulations are performed to make analytical studies more complete.     

Novel dynamics of a predator–prey system with harvesting of the predator guided by its population

A predator–prey model was extended to include nonlinear harvesting of the predator guided by its population, such that harvesting is only implemented if the predator population exceeds an economic threshold. The proposed model is a nonsmooth dynamic system with switches between the original predator-prey model (free subsystem) and a model with nonlinear harvesting (harvesting subsystem). We initially examine the dynamics of both the free and the harvesting subsystems, and then we investigate the dynamics of the switching system using theories of nonsmooth systems. Theoretical results showed that the harvesting subsystem undergoes multiple bifurcations, including saddle-node, supercritical Hopf, Bogdanov–Takens and homoclinic bifurcations. The switching system not only retains all of the complex dynamics of the harvesting system but also exhibits much richer dynamics such as a sliding equilibrium, sliding cycle, boundary node (saddle point) bifurcation, boundary saddle-node bifurcation and buckling bifurcation. Both theoretical and numerical results showed that, by implementing predator population guided harvesting, the predator and prey population could coexist in more scenarios than those in which the predator may go extinct for the continuous harvesting regime. They could either stabilize at an equilibrium or oscillate periodically depending on the value of the economic threshold and the initial value of the system.     

Optimal harvesting policy for a stochastic predator–prey model

Optimal harvesting of a stochastic predator–prey model is considered in this paper. Sufficient and necessary criteria for the existence of optimal harvesting strategy are obtained. At the same time, the optimal harvest effort and the maximum of sustainable yield are given.     

Optimal harvesting policy of a stochastic predator–prey model with time delay

This paper concerns the optimal harvesting of a stochastic delay predator–prey model. Sufficient and necessary conditions for the existence of an optimal control are established. The optimal harvesting effort and the maximum value of the cost function are obtained as well. Some numerical tests are given to illustrate the main results.     

Bifurcation and Turing pattern formation in a diffusive ratio-dependent predator–prey model with predator harvesting

The ratio-dependent predator–prey model exhibits rich dynamics due to the singularity of the origin. Harvesting in a ratio-dependent predator–prey model is relatively an important research project from both ecological and mathematical points of view. In this paper, we study the temporal, spatial and spatiotemporal dynamics of a ratio-dependent predator–prey diffusive model where the predator population harvest at catch-per-unit-effort hypothesis. For the spatially homogeneous model, we derive conditions for determining the direction of Hopf bifurcation and the stability of the bifurcating periodic solution by the center manifold and the normal form theory. For the reaction–diffusion model, firstly it is shown that Turing (diffusion-driven) instability occurs, which induces spatial inhomogeneous patterns. Then it is demonstrated that the model exhibit Hopf bifurcation which produces temporal inhomogeneous patterns. Finally, the existence and non-existence of positive non-constant steady-state solutions are established. Moreover, numerical simulations are performed to visualize the complex dynamic behavior.     

A predator–prey system with stage-structure for predator and nonlocal delay

This paper deals with the behavior of solutions to the reaction–diffusion system under homogeneous Neumann boundary condition, which describes a prey–predator model with nonlocal delay. Sufficient conditions for the global stability of each equilibrium are derived by the Lyapunov functional and the results show that the introduction of stage-structure into predator positively affects the coexistence of prey and predator. Numerical simulations are performed to illustrate the results.     

Modelling a predator–prey system with infected prey in polluted environment

A predator–prey model with logistic growth in prey is modified by introducing an SIS parasite infection in the prey. We have studied the combined effect of environmental toxicant and disease on prey–predator system. It is assumed in this paper that the environmental toxicant affects both prey and predator population and the infected prey is assumed to be more vulnerable to the toxicant and predation compared to the sound prey individuals. Thresholds are identified which determine when system persists and disease remains endemic.     

Dynamics in a diffusive predator–prey system with a constant prey refuge and delay

In this paper, a diffusive predator–prey system with a constant prey refuge and time delay subject to Neumann boundary condition is considered. Local stability and Turing instability of the positive equilibrium are studied. The effect of time delay on the model is also obtained, including locally asymptotical stability and existence of Hopf bifurcation at the positive equilibrium. And the properties of Hopf bifurcation are determined by center manifold theorem and normal form theorem of partial functional differential equations. Some numerical simulations are carried out.     

A bioeconomic differential algebraic predator–prey model with nonlinear prey harvesting

In this paper, we propose a bioeconomic differential algebraic predator–prey model with Holling type II functional response and nonlinear prey harvesting. As the nonlinear prey harvesting is introduced, the proposed model displays a complex dynamics in the predator–prey plane. Taking into account of the economic factor, our predator–prey system is established by bioeconomic differential algebraic equations. The effect of economic profit on the proposed model is analyzed by viewing it as a bifurcation parameter. By jointly using the normal form of differential algebraic models and the bifurcation theory, the stability and bifurcations (singularity induced bifurcation, Hopf bifurcation) are discussed. These results obtained here reveal richer dynamics of the bioeconomic differential algebraic predator–prey model with nonlinear prey harvesting, and suggest a guidance for harvesting in the practical word. Finally, numerical simulations are given to demonstrate the results.     

Analysis of a stage-structured predator–prey system with birth pulse and impulsive harvesting at different moments

In this work, we consider a stage-structured predator–prey system with birth pulse and impulsive harvesting at different moments. Firstly, we prove that all solutions of the investigated system are uniformly ultimately bounded. Secondly, the conditions of the globally asymptotically stable prey-extinction boundary periodic solution of the investigated system are obtained. Thirdly, the permanence of the investigated system is also obtained. Finally, numerical analysis is inserted to illustrate the results. Our results provide reliable tactic basis for the practical biological economics management.     

Bifurcation and chaos in a ratio-dependent predator–prey system with time delay

In this paper, a ratio-dependent predator–prey model with time delay is investigated. We first consider the local stability of a positive equilibrium and the existence of Hopf bifurcations. By using the normal form theory and center manifold reduction, we derive explicit formulae which determine the stability, direction and other properties of bifurcating periodic solutions. Finally, we consider the effect of impulses on the dynamics of the above time-delayed population model. Numerical simulations show that the system with constant periodic impulsive perturbations admits rich complex dynamic, such as periodic doubling cascade and chaos.     

Optimal control of harvesting coupled with boundary control in a predator—prey system

We consider boundary control and control via harvesting in a parabolic predator—prey system for a bounded region. The boundary control depicts the relationship between the boundary environment and the possibly harmful species. In addition, a proportion of the predator is harvested for profit. We choose to maximize the objective functional which incorporates the amount of the prey and the revenue of harvesting of the predator less the economic cost of sustaining a satisfactory boundary habitat and the cost due to the harvesting component. Moreover, we characterize the unique optimal control in terms of the solution to the optimality system, which is the state system coupled with the adjoint system.     

Stability and Hopf bifurcation in a delayed predator–prey system with stage structure for prey

We consider a predator–prey system of Lotka–Volterra type with time delays and stage structure for prey. By analyzing the corresponding characteristic equations, the local stability of the equilibria is investigated and Hopf bifurcations occurring at the positive equilibrium under some conditions are demonstrated. The mathematical tools which enable us to obtain the sufficient conditions, guaranteeing the global asymptotical stability of the equilibria, are the well-known Kamke comparison theorem and an iteration technique. Numerical simulations are carried out to illustrate our theoretical results.     

Stability analysis of predator–prey system with migrating prey and disease infection in both species

We formulated and studied a predator–prey system with migrating prey and disease infection in both species. We used Lotka–Volterra type functional response. Mathematically, we analyzed the dynamics of the system such as existence of non negative equilibria, their stability. The basic reproduction number R₀ for the proposed mathematical model is calculated. Disease is endemic if R₀ > 1. Model is simulated by assuming hypothetical initial values and parameters.     

Hopf bifurcation and center stability for a predator–prey biological economic model with prey harvesting

In this paper, we investigate Hopf bifurcation and center stability of a predator–prey biological economic model. By employing the local parameterization method, Hopf bifurcation theory and the formal series method, we obtain some testable results on these issues. The economic profit is chosen as a positive bifurcation parameter here. It shows that a phenomenon of Hopf bifurcation occurs as the economic profit increases beyond a certain threshold. Besides, we also find that the center of the biological economic model is always unstable. Finally, some numerical simulations are given to illustrate the effectiveness of our results.