Productivity is the total amount of biomass or organic matter produced per unit area. Over a period of time by plants. This is also called Primary production. → Productivity of consumer is called Secondary production.
The amount of biomass or organic matter produced per unit area over a time period by plants during photosynthesis is called:
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The amount of biomass or organic matter produced per unit area over a time period by plants during photosynthesis is called:
Held on 30 Apr 2022 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Secondary production
- B
Primary production
- C
Gross primary production
- D
Net primary production
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