Q. In a growth curve of a plant, the maximum growth is observed during

Solution:

Any population growing exponentially starts off slowly, goes through a rapid growth phase, and then levels off once the carrying capacity of the area is reached. Plotting a graph of such a population yields an S‐shaped curve. This curve can be divided into three phases: Lag phase, Log or exponential phase , and steady phase. Lag phase: Population growth begins slowly from a few individuals. Log phase: Exponential growth occurs, the conditions are ideal and maximum growth rate is reached. Steady phase: During this phase, the growth has almost stopped and the size of the body remains fairly constant over a long period of time