Diversity peaks at intermediate productivity in a laboratory microcosm

Article Abstract:

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.

Case studies, Biodiversity, Species diversity, Ecological research, Biological productivity

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Disturbance and diversity in experimental microcosms

Article Abstract:

The bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens was studied to test the model of disturbance and diversity.

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Evolution of cooperation and conflict in experimental bacterial populations

Article Abstract:

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.

United States, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Science & research, Cellular Biology, Cytology

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