Can we also use N:P ratio to determine Net Primary Productivity of grassland and/or wetland?

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Yair Suari

It is definitely not possible in the marine environment.

I wonder how is performed in forrest?

Hein Van Gils

N:P values of grassland, cereal crop case attached; for mangrove case see profile.

N:P ratio will show whether one of the two may limit NPP.

Technical Report Nitrogen and phosphorus-limited primary production of annual...

Wilbert A. Aureo

Massive thanks Dr. Hils. It helps a lot. Best regards.