WHAT IS gpp
Chemical energy store in plant biomass, in a given area or volume, in a given time
WHAT IS BIOMASS
dry carbon of a tissue per given area
why is NPP important
NPP is available for plant growth and reproduction
units for primary and secondary productivity
KJ per Hectare per year - standardise area -represenative of year for comparisons
net production of consumers
N = I ( F+R)