Question

Auxanometer is used to measure

• A. The growth in length of a plant organ
• B. The growth in breadth of a plant organ
• C. Population of the pests attacking a plant
• D. Both (a) and (b)

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The correct option is

B

The growth in length of a plant organ

Auxanometer is used to measure the growth in length of a plant organ. Growth is measured by measuring an increase in length, volume, area, diameter, etc. There are two types of auxanometers, i.e. Arc Auxanometer and Pfeffer's Auxanometer (automatic auxanometer).