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Parameter: Gross_P

Dataset: 
Coral physiological measurements
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: 
Gross_P
Supplied Units: 
umol O2 min-1 cm-2
Datatype: 
Float
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
Description: 
Gross photosynthesis.