摘要

This paper aims to study the dynamical behaviors of a predator-prey system where the predator is affected by a microparasite infection. The effect of discrete time-delay is investigated. It has been shown that the time-delay can induce instability and oscillations via Hopf bifurcation. Also delay of suitable range may keep the populations at a desired level. Computer simulations are carried out to illustrate our analytical findings. The biological implications of our analytical and numerical findings are discussed critically.

  • 出版日期2008-6