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Do external resource ratios matter?: Implications for modelling eutrophication events and controlling harmful algal blooms

REF 3.5* This work questions a well established paradigm in ecology (and one used in pollution control), centred upon the notion of resource limitation. The work shows, with reference to N vs P limitation in aquatic ecology, that the concept is highly questionable if not flawed. The important ratio of elements is inside the organisms, not outside, and the “critical” ratio of nutrients outside the organism varies with nutrient concentration. The author wrote the grant supporting this work, developed the concepts, developed model code, ran and analysed the outputs and was the sole contributor to the publication.