Ecology 6th Edition by Charles Krebs

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The graphic model of Rosenzweig and MacArthur (see Figure 11.5) predicts that the predator-prey system will become unstable when nutrients are added to the prey population (the paradox of enrichment). Evaluate the evidence for the occurrence of the paradox of enrichment in laboratory and field populations. Does the same prediction follow from ratio-dependent predation theory? Jensen and Ginzburg (2005) provide background references and a discussion of the problem.
Reference Figure: 11.5