Diversity peaks at intermediate productivity in a laboratory microcosm
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Research examining the relationship between species diversity and productivity using laboratory cultures of bacteria is described. The uni-modal relationship is thought to be caused by selection.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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Disturbance and diversity in experimental microcosms
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The bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens was studied to test the model of disturbance and diversity.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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Evolution of cooperation and conflict in experimental bacterial populations
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An evolutionary transition that occurs in experimental populations of Pseudomonas fluorescens propagated in a spatially heterogeneous environment is described. Evolution of cooperation and conflict in experimental bacterial populations is discussed.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
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