Parameter: mYield

Dataset: 
Imaging Pulse Amplitude Modulator Fluorometer 2017
Parameter: 
photosynthetic rate
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 photosynthesis
Short Description:
 photosynthetic rate
Official Name:
 photosynthesis
No Data Value:
 various
Description:
 

Photosynthesis is a process by which plants and other organisms use light energy and chlorophyll to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds.  Photosynthesis is one of the mechanisms responsible for Primary Production.  The methods used to estimate rate of photosynthesis vary widely as do the units of measurement.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
mYield
Supplied Units: 
unitless
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
change in photosynthetic yield between July and September 2017 after dark acclimation (unitless, but represents the proportion of electrons being used for photosynthesis, potential values range from 0 - 1)