Table 1.
Summary of models of gametocytogenesis. The best-fitting models for all strains were of the form 
(eqn 2), where X was total red blood cells (RBC) or reticulocytes
| Strain | Resource sensitivity | Time lag, h | Exponent β (influence of parasite density) | Exponent γ (influence of resource) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ | Total RBC | 48 | 0.61 (0.08) | −3.14 (0.58) |
| AS | Total RBC | 72 | 0.94 (0.14) | −3.40 (0.53) |
| CR | Reticulocytes | 48 | 0.76 (0.20) | 1.70 (0.23) |
| CW | Reticulocytes | 48 | 0.49 (0.17) | 1.60 (0.22) |
| DK | Total RBC | 72 | 0.92 (0.17) | −2.30 (0.50) |
| ER | Total RBC | 72 | 0.50 (0.13) | −4.50 (0.43) |
Standard errors on parameter estimates are shown in parentheses.