Gesamtprimärproduktion
Gesamtprimärproduktion refers to the total amount of energy captured by primary producers in an ecosystem through photosynthesis and chemosynthesis over a given period. Primary producers, such as plants, algae, and some bacteria, form the base of the food web by converting inorganic substances into organic compounds. This process stores energy in the form of biomass.
The concept is crucial for understanding ecosystem functioning and productivity. It represents the initial input of
Gesamtprimärproduktion is typically measured in units of energy (e.g., joules or calories) or biomass (e.g., grams