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1998-K_H_Louie_Clark-P_C_D_Newton-Analysis of differential equation models in biology-clover meristem populations

Author(s): K Louie

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Keywords: sensitivity analysis stability analysis steady states growing points buds meristems

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Resource Image A simple differential equation model (dynamical system) for clover, based on meristem numbers, is outlined and analysed mathematically.

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Louie, K. H. Clark, and P. C. D. Newton. 1998. Analysis of differential equation models in biology: a case study for clover meristem populations. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. Vol. 41: 567-576.

See https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00288233.1998.9513340 . Accessed 24 March 2023.


Abstract: Biological scenarios are given in which it is more appropriate to use differential equations, rather than the more commonly used difference equations, to model the processes occurring. The relative merits of small simple models and largescale simulation models are compared. A simple differential equation model (dynamical system) for clover, based on meristem numbers, is outlined and analysed mathematically. The model possesses two steady states, and a threshold condition dictating which of these steady states is ultimately achieved is presented. The advantages in nondimensionalising the model are demonstrated, highlighted by reduction of parameter dependence and increased efficiency over conventional means of sensitivity analysis.

Keywords: stability analysis; sensitivity analysis; steady states; growing points; buds; meristems

 

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Author(s): K Louie

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