What Does NPP Stand For?
NPP stands for Net Primary Productivity
Net Primary Productivity (NPP) refers to the rate at which plants and other photosynthetic organisms produce organic compounds through photosynthesis, minus the rate at which they respire. It is a key ecological metric that indicates the amount of biomass generated in an ecosystem, serving as a critical indicator of ecosystem health and productivity. NPP is influenced by factors such as sunlight, temperature, moisture, and nutrient availability, and plays a vital role in carbon cycling and energy flows within terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym