Competition for nutrients and light among phytoplankton species in a mixed water column: Theoretical studies

J Huisman*, FJ Weissing

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Abstract

A brief overview is given of modelling studies that aim to analyse the effects of nutrient and light limitations on the development of phytoplankton communities and lead to a qualitative understanding of the competitive interactions involved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)143-147
Number of pages5
JournalWater Science & Technology
Volume32
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1995
EventIAWQ/IL Conference on Selection Mechanisms Controlling Biomass Distribution - , Netherlands
Duration: 11-Dec-199415-Dec-1994

Keywords

  • competition model
  • light limitation
  • nutrient limitation
  • photosynthesis
  • phytoplankton
  • spatial heterogeneity

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