From Petri Dishes to Model Ecosystems.

Trends Plant Sci

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, 2220 Hoover Hall, Ames, IA 50011, USA; Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Sweeney Hall, Ames, IA 50011, USA; Ames Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, 311 Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA. Electronic address:

Published: May 2018

Model ecosystems could provide significant insight into the evolution and behavior of real ecosystems. We discuss the advantages and limitations of common approaches like mesocosms. In this context, we highlight recent breakthroughs that allow for the creation of networks of organisms with independently controlled environments and rates of chemical exchange.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2018.03.006DOI Listing

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