Monod equation

Empirical model for microorganisms growth

deterministic model, dimensional model, mathematical model, nonlinear model, static model

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Named after

Jacques Lucien Monod

Description

The Monod model explains how the specific growth rate of microorganisms depends on the availability of a limiting nutrient. It shows that the specific growth rate increases with nutrient concentration but eventually levels off when the microorganisms reach their maximum specific growth rate.

Contained entity(-ies)

Monod specific growth rate equation	$\mu =\frac{{\mu }_{max}{c}_S}{K_M{c}_S}$
	$\mu$ represents specific growth rate
	${\mu }_{max}$ represents maximum specific growth rate
	$c_S$ represents substrate concentration
	$K_M$ represents Monod constant

Computational task(s)

nonlinear parameter estimation (Monod equation)

Reference(s)

A Comparison of Zero‐Order, First‐Order, and Monod Biotransformation Models	(review)
A practical guide for optimal designs of experiments in the Monod model	(use)
Efficient Design of Experiments in the Monod Model	(use)
Overview of some theoretical approaches for derivation of the Monod equation	(science project)
Robust and efficient design of experiments for the Monod model	(use)
THE GROWTH OF BACTERIAL CULTURES	(invention)

Similar model(s)

uni uni reaction (Michaelis Menten model without product - steady state assumption)

Further link(s)

Item	Property
Andrews model	specialized by
bacterial growth	modelled by

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