Net Primary Production Formula

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Net Primary Production is a measure of the increment of new organic material to the ecosystem from photosynthesis. Check FAQs
NPP=Ibiomass-Rloss
NPP - Net Primary Production?Ibiomass - Gross Primary Production?Rloss - Respiratory Loss?

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90.8Edit=100Edit-9.2Edit
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Net Primary Production Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
NPP=Ibiomass-Rloss
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
NPP=100kg/m^2-9.21/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
NPP=100-9.2
LAST Step Evaluate
NPP=90.8kg/m^2

Net Primary Production Formula Elements

Variables
Net Primary Production
Net Primary Production is a measure of the increment of new organic material to the ecosystem from photosynthesis.
Symbol: NPP
Measurement: Biomass ScaleUnit: kg/m^2
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gross Primary Production
Gross Primary production is the biomass produced by organisms over a period of time.
Symbol: Ibiomass
Measurement: Biomass ScaleUnit: kg/m^2
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Respiratory Loss
Respiratory Loss is the loss of fluids and electrolytes through the act of breathing.
Symbol: Rloss
Measurement: Time InverseUnit: 1/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Net Primary Production?

Net Primary Production evaluator uses Net Primary Production = Gross Primary Production-Respiratory Loss to evaluate the Net Primary Production, The Net Primary Production formula is defined as the synthesis of organic compounds from atmospheric or aqueous carbon dioxide. It principally occurs through the process of photosynthesis, which uses light as its source of energy, but it also occurs through chemosynthesis, which uses the oxidation or reduction of inorganic chemical compounds as its source of energy. Net Primary Production is denoted by NPP symbol.

How to evaluate Net Primary Production using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Net Primary Production, enter Gross Primary Production (Ibiomass) & Respiratory Loss (Rloss) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Net Primary Production

What is the formula to find Net Primary Production?
The formula of Net Primary Production is expressed as Net Primary Production = Gross Primary Production-Respiratory Loss. Here is an example- 90.8 = 100-9.2.
How to calculate Net Primary Production?
With Gross Primary Production (Ibiomass) & Respiratory Loss (Rloss) we can find Net Primary Production using the formula - Net Primary Production = Gross Primary Production-Respiratory Loss.
Can the Net Primary Production be negative?
No, the Net Primary Production, measured in Biomass Scale cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Net Primary Production?
Net Primary Production is usually measured using the Biomass Kilogram per Square Meter[kg/m^2] for Biomass Scale. Biomass Kilogram per Square Centimeter[kg/m^2], Biomass Ounce per Square Feet[kg/m^2] are the few other units in which Net Primary Production can be measured.
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