Abstract
As knowledge on microbial processes and their interactions expands,
it becomes possible to develop increasingly-detailed model
representations of biogeochemical reaction systems.
The aim of this thesis is to develop more general mathematical
representations of microbial activity in biogeochemical models, which
account for the diversity, physiological state and ecological interactions
of microorganisms. These concepts are used to study the dynamic of
microbially-driven processes in systems with spatially or temporarily
changing environmental conditions. A particular focus is given on the
eff ects of dormancy and reactivation of individual bacterial species on
the abundance and composition of bacterial communities and their
biodegradation activity. These phenomena have hardly been addressed
conceptually so far, especially not in the context of biogeochemical
models of environmental systems.
| Original language | English |
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| Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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| Award date | 21 May 2012 |
| Place of Publication | Utrecht |
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| Print ISBNs | 978-90-6266-298-2 |
| Publication status | Published - 21 May 2012 |