Effect of the dilution rate on microbial competition: r-strategist can win over k-strategist at low substrate concentration
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0172785
Abstract: The conditions present in both in vitro and in vivo ecosystems determine the microbial population harbouring it. One commonly accepted theory is that a species with a high substrate affinity and low growth rate (k-strategist)… read more here.
Keywords: dilution rate; strategist; competition; rate ... See more keywords