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Parameter: net_P_umol_hr_1_cm_2

Dataset: 
Coral physiology 22-month mesocosm experiment
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: 
net_P_umol_hr_1_cm_2
Supplied Units: 
micromoles O2 per hour per square centimeter (umol O2 hr-1 cm-2)
Datatype: 
Float
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
net photosynthesis