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Parameter: Benthic_Gross_Primary_Production

Dataset: 
Diatom contribution to benthic GPP
Parameter: 
primary production
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 PP
Short Description:
 primary production
Official Name:
 Primary Production
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

Primary production is the synthesis of organic compounds from atmospheric or aqueous carbon dioxide; refer to dataset for units of measurment; often reported in micrograms C/liter/day or micrmoles C/liter/day.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
Benthic_Gross_Primary_Production
Supplied Units: 
mg L m2 h-1
Conversion Necessary: 
no
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 

gross primary production of the benthic community enclosed in chambers