Bifurcations and chaos in a time-discrete integral model of population dynamics

Math Biosci. 1992 May;109(2):99-126. doi: 10.1016/0025-5564(92)90041-t.

Abstract

The properties of a time-discrete integral model of population dynamics are studied. The model equations define a dynamic system in the cone of nonnegative functions in L2. The presence of dissipator caused by spatial interaction is detected. Several bifurcations of codimensions 1 and 2 are investigated. The model may go over to chaotic behavior through a sequence of period-doubling bifurcations. The Lyapunov exponents and dimension of an attractor are found. The higher dimension of an attractor is shown to be a common feature of chaotic behavior.

MeSH terms

  • Ecology*
  • Mathematics
  • Models, Biological
  • Plants
  • Population Dynamics*
  • Time Factors