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Start with the logistic equation dx dt kx(M−x). Suppose we modify our harvesting. That is we will only harvest an amount proportional to current population. In other words, we harvest hx per unit of time for some h > 0 (Similar to earlier example with h replaced with hx).

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Answer:

a) dx/dt = kx*(M - h/k - x)

Explanation:

Given:

- The harvest differential Equation is:

dx/dt = kx*(M-x)

Suppose that we modify our harvesting. That is we will only harvest an amount proportional to current population.In other words we harvest hx per unit of time for some h > 0

Find:

a) Construct the differential equation.

b) Show that if kM > h, then the equation is still logistic.

c) What happens when kM < h?

Solution:

- The logistic equation with harvesting that is proportional to population is:

dx/dt = kx*(M-x) hx

It can be simplified to:

dx/dt = kx*(M - h/k - x)

- If kM > h, then we can introduce M_n=M -h/k >0, so that:

dx/dt = kx*(M_n - x)

Hence, This equation is logistic because M_n >0

- If kM < h, then M_n <0. There are two critical points x= 0 and x = M_n < 0. Since, kx*(M_n - x) < 0 for all x<0 then the population will tend to zero for all initial conditions

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