The microbial community model MCoM 1.0: a scalable framework for modelling phototroph–heterotrophic interactions in diverse microbial communities

Lücken, Leonhard; Follows, Michael J.; Bragg, Jason G.; Lennartz, Sinikka T.

doi:10.5194/gmd-19-2461-2026

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Articles | Volume 19, issue 6

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26 Mar 2026

Model description paper |

| 26 Mar 2026

The microbial community model MCoM 1.0: a scalable framework for modelling phototroph–heterotrophic interactions in diverse microbial communities

Leonhard Lücken, Michael J. Follows, Jason G. Bragg, and Sinikka T. Lennartz

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