Stability and asymptotic profile of steady state solutions to a reaction-diffusion pelagic-benthic algae growth model

Abstract

By using bifurcation theory, we investigate the local asymptotical stability of non-negative steady states for a coupled dynamic system of ordinary differential equations and partial differential equations. The system models the interaction of pelagic algae, benthic algae and one essential nutrient in an oligotrophic shallow aquatic ecosystem with ample supply of light. The asymptotic profile of positive steady states when the diffusion coefficients are sufficiently small or large are also obtained.