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प्रश्न
Explain what does the equation given below show:
NPP = GPP – R
Explain the equation given below:
NPP = GPP − R
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उत्तर
Gross primary productivity of an ecosystem is the rate of production of organic matter during photosynthesis. A considerable amount of GPP is utilised by plants in respiration. Gross primary productivity minus respiration losses (R), is the net primary productivity (NPP).
GPP – R = NPP
Net primary productivity is the available biomass for the consumption to heterotrophs (herbiviores and decomposers)
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is primary productivity?
How are productivity, gross productivity, net primary productivity and secondary productivity interrelated ?
Distinguish between primary and secondary productivity.
What is the primary productivity of an ecosystem and how is it expressed?
Secondary productivity is rote of formation of new organic matter by ______.
Which of the following ecosystems is most productive in terms of net primary production?
Why are oceans least productive?
Why is the rate of assimilation of energy at the herbivore level called secondary productivity?
Use the information provided in the table given below to answer the following questions:
| Tropic level | Net Production(KJm-2y-1) | Respiration (KJm-2y-1) |
| Top Carnivore | 50 | 35 |
| Carnivores | 420 | 378 |
| Herbivores | 4490 | 4041 |
| Producers | 45000 | 40,367 |
- Calculate the gross primary productivity.
- Analyze the trend in the Net Production from Producers to Top Carnivore. Give a reason for your observation.
Primary productivity in an ecosystem refers to the rate of generation of ______.
