Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6387205 | Journal of Marine Systems | 2013 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We compare phytoplankton growth formulations with increasing complexity, after tuning through microgenetic algorithm. ⺠The most flexible models, i.e., with variable ratios, are necessary to reproduce observations under oligotrophic regimes. ⺠Photo-acclimation (variable Chl:C) is needed to reproduce the subsurface chlorophyll maximum in summer. ⺠Non-Redfield stoichiometry (variable C:N) is needed to simulate more realistic primary production estimates. ⺠No clear difference is detected between quota (non-Redfield) formulations with diagnostic or prognostic chlorophyll.
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Authors
S.-D. Ayata, M. Lévy, O. Aumont, A. Sciandra, J. Sainte-Marie, A. Tagliabue, O. Bernard,