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Ecosystems — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEcosystems1 Mark
Question
How is the net primary productivity of an ecosystem derived?
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Answer

Gross primary productivity (GPP) – Respiratory loss (R) = Net primary productivity (NPP); it is the amount of energy/ biomass available in the producers for consumption by herbivores.

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