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Ecosystem productivity is a measure of the amount of energy and nutrients produced by an ecosystem, often in the form of plant biomass. It is a key metric in ecology as it provides insights into the overall health and functioning of an ecosystem. Productivity can be measured in various ways, including primary productivity (the rate at which plants and other photosynthetic organisms produce organic matter through photosynthesis) and secondary productivity (the rate at which consumers convert this organic matter into their own biomass). Understanding ecosystem productivity is important for assessing the impacts of environmental changes, such as climate change and land use, on ecosystem functioning and biodiversity.