GROWTH (Principle of autocatalytic)
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 1490 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Methodology or model |
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In any case, autocatalytic growth is possible only if the following conditions are fulfilled:
- The substrate or Template:Ency term must be able to supply the needed material and/or energetic Template:Ency term for growth;
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Besides, growth remains unchecked only as long as the Template:Ency term does not become overexploited or supersaturated.