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Net primary productivity

The rate at which plants accumulate biomass after subtracting the energy they use for respiration.

Related terms

  • Biomass

    The total mass of living or recently living material in a given area, including plants, microbes, and organic residues.

  • Respiration

    The metabolic process by which organisms release energy by breaking down organic compounds with oxygen.