Mathematical Ecology of Plant Species Competition

Anthony G. Pakes (University of Western Australia, Perth), R. A. Maller

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Cambridge University Press
12 March 2009

Maths for scientists; Plant ecology

Series: Cambridge Studies in Mathematical Biology

Presented in this document is a class of deterministic models describing the dynamics of two plant species whose characteristics are common to the majority of annual plants that have a seedbank. Formulated in terms of elementary dynamical systems, these models were developed in response to four major questions on the long-term outcomes of binary mixtures of plant species: Is ultimate coexistence possible? If not, which strain will win? Does the mixture approach an equilibrium? If so, how long does the mixture take to attain it? The book gives a detailed account of model construction, analysis and application to field data obtained from long-term trials. In the particular case study modelled, the species involved are two pastural strains whose dynamics have critical agricultural and economic implications for the areas in which they are found, including North America, the Mediterranean region and Australia. This study will be valuable to researchers and students in mathematical biology and to agronomists and botanists interested in population dynamics.

By: Anthony G. Pakes (University of Western Australia Perth), R. A. Maller
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 10
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 310g
ISBN: 9780521102780
ISBN 10: 0521102782
Series: Cambridge Studies in Mathematical Biology
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 12 March 2009
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Mathematical Ecology of Plant Species Competition

"""...presents an interesting application of higher-level mathematical modeling to solving real world biological problems. It should be read by both applied mathematicians and biologists interested in competition theory."" N.C. Kenkel, SIAM Reviews"