How does net primary production relate to the energy pyramids?



How does net primary production relate to the energy pyramids?..

Answer / Virendra Kumar Shukla

Net primary production (NPP) is the total amount of dry matter produced by autotrophic organisms in a given area over a specific period. It forms the base of the energy pyramid, upon which all other trophic levels depend.

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