Abstract

An epidemiological model gives basic insights into plant diseases, which enables an analysis of issues that may affect how to prevent and combat diseases that cause plant discomfort and reduce production. For cocoa black pod disease transmission dynamics and control, we present a mathematical model. A qualitative analysis of the developed model is conducted to find out more about its associated equilibria and the basic reproduction number. To determine the relative importance of model parameters to disease transmission, the epidemiological model is subjected to a sensitivity analysis and this reveals the parameters that are sensitive to the transmission and control of the disease. Based on the findings of the study, farmers whose cocoa plants are affected by black pod can reap the benefits of the research, as prevention and control of the epidemics can be achieved.