Net primary production Flashcards
1
Q
What is net primary production used for?
A
Net primary production (NPP) is the chemical energy store in plant biomass after respiratory losses to the environment have been taken into account:
2
Q
What is the formula for NPP?
A
NPP = GPP - R
3
Q
What do each of the letters stand for?
A
- GPP = gross primary production
- R= the respiratory losses to the environment
4
Q
What is NPP used for?
A
NPP can be used for plant growth, and is available to other trophic levels in the ecosystem, such as decomposes
