The gradostat: A model of competition along a nutrient gradient

Hal Smith; Paul Waltman

doi:10.1007/BF02540224

The gradostat: A model of competition along a nutrient gradient

Hal Smith, Paul Waltman

CLAS-NS: Mathematics and Statistical Sciences, School of (SMSS)

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Abstract

The general mathematical theory of the gradostat is presented for two competitors. The gradostat provides a mechanism for studying competition along a nutrient gradient. In the two vessel case, the results are complete and the conditions are testable. In the n-vessel case, the relevant conditions are stated in terms of the stability modulii of certain matrices and are testable for any specific case.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	207-226
Number of pages	20
Journal	Microbial Ecology
Volume	22
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02540224
State	Published - Dec 1 1991

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Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Ecology
Soil Science

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