Interplay Between Non-linearity and Temporal Variation in Diversity

Explore a comprehensive lecture from the ICTP-ICTS Winter School on Quantitative Systems Biology that delves into the complex relationship between non-linearity and temporal variation in biodiversity. Learn from Priyanga Amarasekare's expertise as she examines how ecosystems maintain their remarkable diversity through intricate networks and interactions. Discover cutting-edge theoretical frameworks that explain ecosystem stability, resilience, and dynamics, with particular focus on how temporal variations and non-linear interactions shape biodiversity patterns. Gain insights into advanced methodologies combining theoretical ecology, complex systems analysis, and statistical physics to understand the fundamental processes sustaining ecosystem diversity. Part of a broader winter school program designed for scientists and students worldwide, this lecture contributes to understanding how biodiversity underpins ecosystem stability and responds to environmental perturbations.