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Question
What does ‘R’ represent in the given equation for productivity in an ecosystem?
GPP − R = NPP
Very Short Answer
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Solution
‘R’ in the equation GPP − R = NPP represents respiration losses. It is the amount of energy used by plants during respiration and is not available for growth or biomass buildup in the ecosystem.
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