An investigation of non-steady-state algal growth. II. Mathematical modelling of co-nutrient-limited algal growth |
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Authors: | Davidson K; Gurney W |
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Institution: | Department of Statistics and Modelling Science, University of Strathclyde, Livingstone Tower, 26 Richmond Street, Glasgow G1 1XH, UK; Present address: Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory, PO Box 3, Oban PA34 4AD, UK |
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Abstract: | The ability of mathematical models to simulate competition for nutrients
between three algal species, the diatom Thalassiosira
pseudonana, a marine raphidophyte Heterosigma
carterae and the dinoflagellate Alexandrium
minutum, was investigated. Transient growth models were
parameterized and tested using a number of closely controlled laboratory
data sets including batch monocultures, batch competition experiments and
semi-continuous culture competition experiments. The cell quota model of
algal growth was found to be adequate to simulate growth of both the
raphidophyte and the dinoflagellate. Batch monoculture data for diatom
growth obtained under either nitrogen (N) or silicon (Si) limitation could
also be simulated with a quota-style model, which in this case included
feedback inhibition of nutrient uptake. However, to simulate both batch and
semi-continuous culture experiments (and competition between the species),
it was necessary to consider diatom Si-N metabolism. A model was derived
which contains a representation of both intracellular N ad Si, and of the
interaction of these nutrients within the cell. The model used a
co-nutrient limitation based on the perceived functional and structural
role of N and Si, respectively, within the cell. Simulations indicated that
models capable of adequately representing monoculture growth in batch
culture may produce erroneous results when incorporated into models of
competition. The co-nutrient model is a first step to producing tractable
algal growth models which will represent multiple nutrient stress in
transient growth conditions.
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