Question

Auxanometer is used to measure

• A. Growth in length
• B. Growth in breadth
• C. Pest population
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Growth in length

Growth is a quantitative phenomenon can be measured in relation to time. It can be measured in terms of

1) Increase in length or height

2) Increase in area or volume

3) Increase in the number of cells

For accurate measurement of an increase in height or length of an angiospermic plant, a specially designed equipment called auxanometer can be used. It can be used to measure the rate of growth of shoot (length) of plants.

So, the answer is A.