Abstract
A new mathematical model for an algal allelopathic competition is analyzed. The competition takes place in a chemostat-like environment, in the presence of a further concentration input of the same allelochemical compound produced by one of the two species. Steady-states and their asymptotic stability properties are investigated in the two different cases: in the case of an instantaneous constant internal production of allelochemicals and in the case of an instantaneous production linearly increasing with the concentration of the producing species. Some numerical simulations, obtained by means of Mathematica and performed by using recent experimental data are presented, which confirm the allelopathic nature of the competition.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Math Everywhere |
Subtitle of host publication | Deterministic and Stochastic Modelling in Biomedicine, Economics and Industry. Dedicated to the 60th Birthday of Vincenzo Capasso |
Editors | G. Aletti, A. Michaletti, D. Morale, M. Burger |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 253-264 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783540444466 |
ISBN (Print) | 3540444459, 9783540444459 |
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Publication status | Published - 2007 |