Remote sensing and spatial statistical techniques for modelling Ommatissus lybicus (Hemiptera: Tropiduchidae) habitat and population densities

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Khalifa M. Al-Kindi¹  Paul Kwan¹  Nigel R. Andrew²  Mitchell Welch¹ 

[1] School of Science and Technology, University of New England;Centre for Excellence for Behavioural and Physiological Ecology, University of New England

关键词: Remote sensing;    Dubas bug;    Ommatissus lybicus;    Spatial statistics;   

DOI  :  10.7717/peerj.3752

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Inra

【 摘 要 】

In order to understand the distribution and prevalence of Ommatissus lybicus (Hemiptera: Tropiduchidae) as well as analyse their current biographical patterns and predict their future spread, comprehensive and detailed information on the environmental, climatic, and agricultural practices are essential. The spatial analytical techniques such as Remote Sensing and Spatial Statistics Tools, can help detect and model spatial links and correlations between the presence, absence and density of O. lybicus in response to climatic, environmental, and human factors. The main objective of this paper is to review remote sensing and relevant analytical techniques that can be applied in mapping and modelling the habitat and population density of O. lybicus. An exhaustive search of related literature revealed that there are very limited studies linking location-based infestation levels of pests like the O. lybicus with climatic, environmental, and human practice related variables. This review also highlights the accumulated knowledge and addresses the gaps in this area of research. Furthermore, it makes recommendations for future studies, and gives suggestions on monitoring and surveillance methods in designing both local and regional level integrated pest management strategies of palm tree and other affected cultivated crops.

【 授权许可】

CC BY