What is the net primary productivity (NPP) in an ecosystem?

What is the net primary productivity (NPP) in an ecosystem?
  1. Gross primary productivity minus respiration losses
  2. Gross primary productivity plus respiration losses
  3. Gross primary productivity only
  4. Neither A) nor B)

Solution

Gross primary productivity minus respiration losses (R) is the net primary productivity (NPP). GPP – R = NPP

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