A review on resource competition theory

Abstract

Abstract: This paper introduces a new competition theory resource competition theory,which includes R^*-rule and resource ratio hypothesis.It has been well tested with microorganisms,phytoplankton,plants and zooplankton.The basic building blocks of this theory are the Monod model and the Droop model of competition.These two models can make similar predictions for equilibrium studies.But considerable simplification is achieved using the Monod model.The Droop model can make a better prediction for non equilibrium studies.At last,the future of resource competition theory is prosected.

Key words: Heihe River Basin, Transitional zone, Reaumuria soongorica, Nitraria sphaerocarpa, Spatial pattern, Spatial heterogeneity

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NAN Chunrong, DONG Shuanglin. A review on resource competition theory[J]. cje, 2003, (2): 36-42.

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