Clearly differentiate between the following terms: gross primary productivity and net primary

productivity. What will be an ideal response?


Gross primary productivity (GPP) is the rate at which energy is captured during photosynthesis. Net
primary productivity (NPP) is equal to the gross primary productivity minus the rate of plant
respiration. That is, the NPP represents the amount of energy remaining in the plant after cellular
respiration has occurred.

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