Obtaining finite populations in a Verhulst-free 8-bit Penna model with periodic change in reproduction
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Proceedings of the 27th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, Development Academy of the Philippines Convention Center, Tagaytay City, 28–30 Oct 2009, SPP-2009-033.Abstract
Periodic changes in reproduction age slow down population growth or decay. The minimum reproductive age in an 8-bit, Verhulst-free Penna model varied repeatedly between two values. It is an invariable characteristic of an individual which is set at birth. A steady state is found when the period for the smaller reproductive age is slightly longer.