Q8 of 30 Page 1

Write the equation that helps in deriving the net primary productivity of an ecosystem.

Net primary productivity (NPP) in an ecosystem can be derived using the following equation,

GPP – R = NPP


Whereas GPP - Gross Primary Productivity


R - Respiration losses


NPP - Net Primary Productivity


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