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 [...]
The following points highlight the top five types of biochemical cycle existing in ecosystem. The types are: 1. Hydrologic Cycle 2. Gascons Nutrient Cycle 3. Sedimentary Nutrient Cycle 4. Phosphorus Cycle 5. Sulphur Cycle. Type # 1. Hydrologic Cycle: In the hydrologic cycle there occurs an interchange of compounds between the earth's surface and the atmosphere via precipitation and evaporation. [...]
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 [...]