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As a possible seed for the discussion, here we offer some reflections on the topic. We discuss how the biotic regulation concept relates to the two major paradigms of the modern biology, namely the concepts of genetic adaptation and nutrient limitation.

A shorter coverage of the same ideas can be found in a recent publication by Gorshkov et al. (2001) Biological Theory and Global Change Science (PDF, 0.3 Mb) in the Global Change Newsletter published by the International Geosphere Biosphere Program.

A more detailed overview of how the biotic regulation concept relates to the modern Global Change science implications can be found in How valid are the biological and ecological principles underpinning Global Change science? (PDF, 500 Kb) by Makarieva A.M., Gorshkov V.G., Mackey B. & Gorshkov V.V. in Energy & Environment, 13, No. 3, 299-310, see also abstract.