Which of the following is expected to have the highest value (gm/m2/yr) in a grassland ecosystem?
Correct answer: D. Gross Production (GP)
- A. Tertiary Production
- B. Secondary Production
- C. Net Production (NP)
- D. Gross Production (GP)
Explanation
Gross production includes the total energy fixed by producers, whereas net production is gross production after respiratory losses and secondary or tertiary production represents later trophic levels. Consequently, gross production has the highest value.
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