Definition
noun
(1) The oxygen production rate of photosystem II.
(2) The total amount of carbohydrates produced from photosynthesis.
(3) The total rate of carbon dioxide fixation.
Supplement
Synonym: true photosynthesis
Compare: net photosynthesis
See also: photorespiration
Dictionary > Gross photosynthesis
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