Arthropod Population Dynamics in Rice with Floral Strips

A field experiment by Kamrul Hassan investigated the impact of four floral strip species on arthropod communities in rice plots. Data includes counts of herbivorous and predatory arthropods, pollinator attraction, pest infestation rates, and yield parameters. The dataset was uploaded to figshare in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze correlations between specific floral strip species (Rongon, Allamanda, Hasnahena, Madhobilota) and population changes in taxonomic groups like Orthopterans, Hemipterans, and Arachnids.
• Model the effect of floral strips on rice pest infestation metrics, specifically rice stem borer whitehead percentage and rice bug percentage.
• Assess the relationship between floral strip presence and final yield outcome, measured by dry grain weight across different rice varieties.
• Apply principal component analysis to separate and characterize arachnid and pollinator communities associated with different flower species.

Strengths

• Dataset includes measurements across multiple categories: arthropod counts, pest infestation, pollinator attraction, and yield.
• Experimental design compares four distinct floral strip species and a control plot across multiple rice varieties.

Limitations

• Very small dataset size (35.3 KB), indicating limited sample and row count.
• Geographic scope and specific time range of the field experiment are not provided.
• Specific sample sizes (number of plots, sampling events) and column definitions are unknown.

Provenance

Source

Kamrul Hassan via figshare.

Collection Method

Field experiment with arthropod sampling every seven days from vegetative to reproductive maturity, plus visual pollinator counts.

Freshness

Last updated in March 2026.