The following points highlight the top four methods for measurement of primary production by Autotrophs. The methods are: 1. Harvest Method 2. Carbon Dioxide Assimilation Method 3. Oxygen Production Method 4. Radio-Isotope Method. Method # 1. Harvest Method: The common and at the same time oldest method of measuring primary production is the Harvest method. In this method the plants [...]
In this article we will discuss about the disoperation and co-peration of community dynamism. Disoperations of Community Dynamism: The major disoperations present in a community are parasitism, predalion and competition. Parasitism: Parasitism is a relation between two individuals whereby the parasite receives benefit at the cost of the host. Parasitism is a form of disoperation which is mainly food oriented [...]
In this article we will discuss about the estimation of energy accumulation by producer and consumer. Estimation of Energy Accumulation by Producer: Edgar Transeau (1926) made the pioneer venture to estimate the energy accumulation by the primary producers. He based his calculations on an estimated harvest of 10,000 plants (corn) per 10,000 sq. meter of land in one growing season [...]